Exi(s)t cover

Exi(s)t

Reflections · 2013

42 min · 10 tracks · metalcore

A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, merging djent precision with metalcore emotionality.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Delirium — The track features frenetic rhythms and layered vocals, encapsulating the band's ability to balance aggression with melodic moments, making it a standout representation of their sound.
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    Vain Words From Empty Minds — This song showcases the band's lyrical depth, tackling themes of disillusionment while maintaining heavy instrumentation that draws listeners into its emotional core.
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    My Cancer — An intense exploration of personal struggle, this track perfectly exemplifies the band's thematic focus on vulnerability amidst technical prowess, making it a fan favorite.
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    Exist — The closing title track brings a poignant resolution to the album's themes of existence and introspection, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after the final note.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical instrumentation and emotional lyrics but lacks a fully cohesive identity.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a heavy, intricate riff in 'Exit' that sets a chaotic tone, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
  • Several songs incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Exit 3:19
  • 2 Delirium 2:48
  • 3 Vain Words From Empty Minds 5:04
  • 4 Bridges 3:36
  • 5 Lost Pages 5:35
  • 6 My Cancer 2:55
  • 7 Candle 4:14
  • 8 This House 5:21
  • 9 Stories Through Storms 4:41
  • 10 Exist 5:06

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