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Everyone's Out to Get Me

Get Scared · 2013

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A cathartic blend of emo and post-hardcore, brimming with raw emotion and melodic intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Told Ya So — Opening with an explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its confessional lyrics and catchy hooks that reflect personal struggles.
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    My Nightmare — This song combines haunting melodies with introspective lyrics about facing inner demons, showcasing the band's emotional range and lyrical depth.
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    Get Out While You Can — With its driving rhythm and urgent vocals, this track captures a sense of desperation and urgency that resonates throughout the album.
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    Cunning, Not Convincing — The juxtaposition of melodic choruses against aggressive verses highlights the band's dynamic sound while exploring themes of deceit and vulnerability.

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 showcases a mix of energetic and introspective tracks, balancing raw emotion with melodic intensity.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective moments.
  • Vocals frequently alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes emotional peaks throughout the tracks.
  • Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with background vocals and synths adding depth to the overall sound without overwhelming the lead elements.
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
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
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional release
  • confessional lyrics for introspection
  • atmospheric melodies with raw energy
  • engaging storytelling through tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek purely instrumental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2013, Everyone's Out to Get Me is Get Scared's sophomore album, following their debut, Best Kind of Mess. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the alternative rock scene, leveraging their previous success to expand their sound and lyrical depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Told Ya So 3:31
  • 2 For You 3:40
  • 3 My Nightmare 3:54
  • 4 Badly Broken 3:23
  • 5 At My Worst 4:39
  • 6 Get Out While You Can 3:40
  • 7 God Damn Liar 3:08
  • 8 Us in Motion 4:02
  • 9 Cunning, Not Convincing 3:26
  • 10 The Strangest Stranger 3:35
  • 11 Stumbling in Your Footsteps 4:00
  • 12 When We Were Strong 3:45

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