Top tracks — play these first
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Your Face Is a Rape Scene — This track stands out for its relentless intensity and confrontational lyrics that critique societal norms, embodying the raw emotion central to the album's identity.
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Ballad of Circling Vultures — With its haunting melody juxtaposed against chaotic instrumentation, this track encapsulates the album's theme of despair while showcasing the band's dynamic range.
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In Love With an Apparition — The opening track immediately sets the tone for the album, blending melodic elements with explosive energy that draws listeners into Pg. 99's turbulent world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's dynamic shifts and vocal contrasts create a distinct sound within the screamo genre.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between frenetic bursts of energy and slower, haunting interludes.
- Vocal delivery often includes both melodic singing and intense screaming, creating a stark contrast within individual tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate dissonant guitar riffs that contribute to the chaotic sound, while maintaining a melodic undercurrent.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Left as Skeletons
The imagery shifts from vivid personal narrative to abstract representations of decay and loss creates a haunting atmosphere.
This structural choice amplifies the emotional impact by contrasting specific experiences with broader themes of mortality and existential dread.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Love With an Apparition 3:46
- 2 Your Face Is a Rape Scene 2:57
- 3 Life in a Box 1:37
- 4 We Left as Skeletons 1:29
- 5 Punk Rock in the Wrong Hands 2:51
- 6 Ballad of Circling Vultures 1:55
- 7 The Hollowed Out Chest of a Dead Horse 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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