DIVISI
A Lot Like Birds · 2017
46 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
Ethereal melodies intertwine with jagged rhythms, creating a sonic landscape that balances beauty and chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sound of Us — This track features a captivating interplay between serene vocals and intense instrumentation, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of connection amidst chaos.
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For Shelley (Unheard) — A poignant tribute that showcases the band's lyrical depth, blending haunting melodies with emotional crescendos that reflect loss and remembrance.
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Divisi — Serving as the title track, it encapsulates the album's overarching themes of duality and fragmentation through its dynamic shifts and intricate harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
DIVISI showcases intricate compositions and dynamic contrasts, making it a standout in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with intertwining guitar lines that create a dense sonic texture.
- The final track, 'Divisi', serves as an atmospheric conclusion, gradually fading out with ambient sounds after a climactic build.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Trace the Lines
The verse employs an unexpected shift in perspective that places the listener in a reflective moment about choices and consequences.
This structural choice deepens the emotional weight of the narrative by inviting listeners into a more intimate contemplation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Always Burning, Always Dark 2:21
- 2 The Sound of Us 4:19
- 3 For Shelley (Unheard) 4:06
- 4 Trace the Lines 5:21
- 5 Atoms in Evening 3:32
- 6 The Smoother the Stone 1:50
- 7 Infinite Chances 3:33
- 8 No Attention for Solved Puzzles 3:28
- 9 Further Below 4:34
- 10 Good Soil, Bad Seeds 4:20
- 11 From Moon to Son 5:11
- 12 Divisi 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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