Every Damn Time cover

Every Damn Time

Black Diamond Heavies · 2007

39 min · 10 tracks · blues rock

A raw blend of gritty blues rock, steeped in Southern soul and fueled by a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fever in My Blood — The opening track ignites the album with its infectious energy and soulful vocals, establishing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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    All to Hell — This track stands out for its haunting lyrics and driving rhythm, offering a glimpse into the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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    Might Be Right — With its catchy chorus and bluesy guitar riffs, this song encapsulates the band's knack for blending raw emotion with musicality in a compelling way.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines raw blues rock with modern elements, showcasing strong performances but limited lyrical depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a driving rhythm that persists through the first five tracks, creating a sense of urgency.
  • Vocals are often delivered in a call-and-response format, emphasizing the interaction between the singer and the instrumentation.
  • Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that showcase guitar solos, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy.
  • The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, contrasting with the aggressive tone of earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

  • All to Hell

    The narrative shifts from despair to defiance as it confronts betrayal head-on.

    This shift not only intensifies the emotional weight but also showcases the songwriting's complexity by embracing vulnerability alongside strength.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fever in My Blood 5:29
  • 2 All to Hell 8:01
  • 3 Leave It in the Road 2:57
  • 4 Let Me Coco 0:54
  • 5 Poor Brown Sugar 3:19
  • 6 Stitched in Sin 3:29
  • 7 White Bitch 3:56
  • 8 Signs 3:49
  • 9 Might Be Right 4:31
  • 10 Guess You Gone and Fucked It All Up 3:04

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