Released 10 years ago this October
Excommunication
Tyler Glenn · 2016
50 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A bold exploration of identity drenched in pulsating beats and introspective lyrics that oscillate between vulnerability and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gods + Monsters — This track encapsulates the struggle between self-acceptance and societal expectations, blending catchy melodies with poignant lyrics about feeling like an outsider.
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Shameless — With its infectious chorus, this song serves as an anthem of unapologetic self-expression, showcasing Glenn’s ability to merge pop sensibilities with deeper messages.
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Devil — The closing track presents an introspective journey through guilt and redemption, highlighting the album's thematic depth while maintaining a compelling musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album explores identity through varied tempos and layered vocals, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a sense of depth and emotional resonance.
- The lyrics frequently address themes of identity and personal struggle, often contrasting vulnerability with assertive declarations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy songs
- late-night contemplative moods
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Excommunication is Tyler Glenn's debut solo album, released after his time with the band Neon Trees. By 2016, Glenn had publicly come out as gay, marking a significant personal transformation that deeply influenced the album's themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sudden Death (OMG) 3:18
- 2 G.D.M.M.L. GRLS 4:03
- 3 Trash 3:35
- 4 Gods + Monsters 4:18
- 5 Gates 3:55
- 6 Shameless 3:31
- 7 Waiting Around 3:49
- 8 First Vision 4:18
- 9 Midnight 3:38
- 10 One More 3:47
- 11 Black Light 4:20
- 12 John, Give 'Em Hell 2:48
- 13 Devil 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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