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Dog's Blood

Alexisonfire · 2010

21 min · 4 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw blend of screamo and hardcore punk, layered with melodic undertones that evoke intense emotional landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dog’s Blood — The title track encapsulates the album's aggressive yet melodic essence, featuring powerful vocals that alternate between raw screams and haunting harmonies.
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    Grey — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics reflecting inner turmoil, paired with dynamic shifts that showcase the band's range from melodic to chaotic.
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    Vex — Vex delivers a relentless energy through driving instrumentals and visceral vocal performances, embodying the album's thematic exploration of frustration and conflict.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
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Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong contrasts in vocal styles and pacing, contributing to its emotional intensity and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The EP opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a fast pace for the first half.
  • Each song incorporates alternating vocal styles, with harsh screams juxtaposed against melodic singing, creating dynamic contrasts.
  • The final track slows down significantly, featuring a more atmospheric arrangement that shifts the emotional tone of the record.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dog’s Blood 5:58
  • 2 Grey 5:17
  • 3 Black as Jet 3:49
  • 4 Vex 6:01

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