What makes Document #5 by Pg. 99 notable?

Document #5 is significant for its role in pushing the boundaries of screamo and post-hardcore music during the early 2000s. Critics have noted its complex structures and emotional depth, which helped shape the genre's evolution and influence subsequent bands within the scene. Released in 2000, Document #5 is Pg. 99's second studio album, following their influential debut, Document #3. The band was solidifying their position in the screamo scene, characterized by raw emotion and innovative soundscapes, as they began to gain a dedicated underground following.

How many songs are on Document #5?

Document #5 has 10 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Document #5

Pg. 99 · 2000

28 min · 10 tracks · screamo

Intense, chaotic bursts of sound collide with anguished screams and intricate instrumentation, creating an experience both visceral and cathartic.

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Murder, Conductor — This track showcases the band's ability to create tension through abrupt shifts in tempo and intensity, making it a standout example of their chaotic style.
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By the Fireplace in White — At over eleven minutes long, this closing track explores extended musical themes that build on the album's emotional weight, reflecting both vulnerability and aggression.
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Humans With Forked Tongues — The combination of intense vocal delivery and intricate guitar work exemplifies Pg. 99's signature sound, merging melody with dissonance effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's complex structures and emotional intensity mark it as a significant entry in the screamo genre.

What we noticed

The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks often transitioning from chaotic bursts of sound to quieter, more introspective moments.
Vocals alternate between anguished screams and spoken word passages, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more experimental arrangements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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1 Ruiner of Life 1:33
2 Comedy of Christ 2:15
3 Skin Pack 1:48
4 My Application to Heaven... 3:03
5 Hotel Nevada 1982 1:28
6 Humans With Forked Tongues 3:52
7 Murder, Conductor 1:05
8 (................) 1:31
9 Sounds of Gravesites (Upturned) 0:46
10 By the Fireplace in White 11:30

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