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Easy Pain

Young Widows · 2014

40 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

A gritty blend of post-punk and indie rock that oscillates between haunting melodies and raw, cathartic energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Godman — Opening the album with a dense atmosphere, this track sets a dark tone while exploring themes of existential dread through its layered instrumentation.
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    Kerosene Girl — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics that juxtapose personal struggle against broader societal issues, embodying the album's thematic essence.
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    Gift of Failure — With its evocative lyrics and dynamic shifts in intensity, this song encapsulates the band's ability to balance vulnerability with powerful instrumentation, making it a highlight of the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks build intensity with driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric section.
  • The album closes with a lengthy track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that contrasts with the earlier energy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Godman 5:05
  • 2 Cool Night 5:03
  • 3 Kerosene Girl 5:23
  • 4 Doomed Moon 5:16
  • 5 Gift of Failure 4:21
  • 6 Bird Feeder 4:58
  • 7 King Sol 5:04
  • 8 The Last Young Widow 5:23

What to play next

In and Out of Youth and Lightness
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