Dying and Falling
I:Scintilla · 2010
51 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock
A brooding blend of industrial rock and electronic elements, marked by haunting vocals and driving rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Swimmers Can Drown — The track features an infectious chorus that highlights the band's skill at merging catchy melodies with dark lyrical themes, setting a powerful tone for the album.
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Dying & Falling — This title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of struggle and resilience, blending atmospheric elements with driving rhythms that exemplify I:Scintilla's sound.
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Sharia Under a Beauty Curse — The song stands out with its provocative lyrics and intricate production, addressing societal issues while maintaining an engaging musicality that characterizes much of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with effective production, though it follows familiar industrial rock patterns.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Swimmers Can Drown', which features layered synths and aggressive percussion that set a driving pace.
- Vocals are often processed with effects, creating a haunting quality that complements the industrial soundscape throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy, rhythmic sections and more atmospheric interludes, particularly evident in 'Dying & Falling'.
- The final track, 'Omen', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the album's themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brooding soundscapes for introspection
- driving rhythms for focused work
- moments of haunting vulnerability
- cathartic release through tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dying and Falling is I:Scintilla's second studio album, following their debut album, Optics, released in 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound within the industrial rock genre, expanding their audience with darker and more complex themes. This release came after several years of touring and building a dedicated fanbase, positioning them as key players in the underground industrial scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Celldweller· Combichrist· KMFDM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swimmers Can Drown 4:07
- 2 Sharia Under a Beauty Curse 3:46
- 3 Ammunition 4:54
- 4 Worth the Wait 4:34
- 5 Mothership 3:52
- 6 Dying & Falling 4:53
- 7 Face the Kill 4:31
- 8 The Shake 4:08
- 9 Prey on You 6:32
- 10 Shattered 5:41
- 11 Omen 4:11
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