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Erase the Pain

Palisades · 2018

32 min · 10 tracks · electronicore

A blend of electronic elements and metalcore intensity, creating a high-energy soundtrack for emotional catharsis.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Erase the Pain — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of confronting and overcoming inner turmoil, highlighted by its catchy chorus and powerful instrumentation.
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    Vendetta — Opening the album, this track sets an aggressive tone with its heavy riffs and dynamic shifts between melodic segments and intense breakdowns, showcasing the band's electronicore roots.
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    Ways to Disappear — This song features haunting melodies paired with emotionally charged lyrics that delve into themes of isolation and self-reflection, making it a standout moment on the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines electronicore elements with emotional themes, though it follows familiar patterns within the genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and electronic beats, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
  • Tracks often blend clean and harsh vocals, with some songs featuring breakdowns that emphasize emotional intensity.
  • Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that create a contrast between heavier sections, enhancing the thematic exploration of mental health.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Ghost

    A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from external observations to introspective thoughts about personal loss and moving forward.

    This transition underscores a deeper vulnerability, marking a significant departure from earlier verses that focused on confrontation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vendetta 3:34
  • 2 Erase the Pain 3:18
  • 3 Fade 2:46
  • 4 War 2:58
  • 5 Ways to Disappear 3:58
  • 6 Ghost 3:28
  • 7 Fragile Bones 3:21
  • 8 Push 2:42
  • 9 Patient 3:21
  • 10 Shed My Skin 3:12

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