Dirty
Sevendust · 2018
3 min · 1 track · alternative metal
A raw fusion of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that captures the essence of modern alternative metal.
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Dirty — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of confronting personal struggles through powerful lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, making it a standout representation of Sevendust's style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout elements for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The track features a heavy guitar riff that drives the song, with dynamic shifts between aggressive verses and a more melodic chorus.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating a contrast that emphasizes the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- The song structure follows a traditional format with verses, a chorus, and a bridge, maintaining a consistent tempo throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid single that showcases their established sound without being a standout entry.
- Themes
- personal struggle· raw emotional intensity
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Dirty marks Sevendust's return after their critically acclaimed album, Kill the Flaw. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound while experimenting with new production techniques. The album showcases a mature evolution in songwriting and musical complexity compared to earlier works.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dirty 3:17
If this landed
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Defy
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