Released 10 years ago
Dissonants
Hands Like Houses · 2016
44 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Eclectic textures blend with emotive vocals, creating a soundscape that is both vibrant and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Am — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and intensity.
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Colourblind — This track features poignant lyrics paired with a dynamic musical arrangement, capturing the struggle of self-identity while highlighting the band's lyrical depth.
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Degrees of Separation — With its infectious hooks and relatable themes of distance and connection, this song stands out as one of the most accessible tracks on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk influences with introspective lyrics, though it lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Vocals frequently alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs feature layered instrumentation with electronic elements interspersed among traditional rock instruments, adding depth to the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- vibrant energy for road trips
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy, meditative pieces
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 26, 2016, Dissonants is Hands Like Houses' third studio album, following their breakthrough record Unimagine from 2013. The band was solidifying their identity in the post-hardcore and punk rock scene, building on their previous successes while refining their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Maine· We Came as Romans· Tonight Alive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Am 4:19
- 2 Perspectives 3:57
- 3 Colourblind 3:42
- 4 New Romantics 3:38
- 5 Glasshouse 4:20
- 6 Division Symbols 3:40
- 7 Stillwater 3:48
- 8 Momentary 3:14
- 9 Motion Sickness 3:35
- 10 Degrees of Separation 3:41
- 11 Grey Havens 3:43
- 12 Bloodlines 3:11
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