Top tracks — play these first
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Voices Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Suffer — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core through its haunting melodies and lyrics that delve into vulnerability and longing.
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Redemption — Featuring anthemic choruses and reflective lyrics, 'Redemption' highlights the thematic journey of overcoming personal struggles that permeates the album.
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Darkest Hour — With its rich production and poignant lyrics about facing despair, this track stands out as a powerful moment of catharsis within the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends nostalgic synth-pop with modern production, maintaining a cohesive flow while exploring emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo over the last two tracks, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- haunting atmosphere for late nights
- danceable tracks for introspective moods
- dark romanticism with emotional depth
- gradual development that invites immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Shows a deliberate shift in sound and themes compared to earlier works.
- Career context
- Released on September 4, 2020, Faith is Hurts' fourth studio album, following their 2017 record Desire. At this point in their career, the duo was navigating a shift from their earlier sound, embracing a more mature and introspective approach while maintaining their signature synth-driven style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 1975· Chvrches· Empire of the Sun
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Suffer
The song presents a moment where the speaker confronts their pain directly after a cycle of denial.
This stark acknowledgment shifts the tone dramatically, propelling the listener into an intimate exploration of emotional struggle.
Tracklist
- 1 Voices Start here 3:09
- 2 Suffer 4:27
- 3 Fractured 2:59
- 4 Slave to Your Love 5:24
- 5 All I Have to Give 3:52
- 6 Liar 3:49
- 7 Somebody 3:01
- 8 Numb 4:05
- 9 Redemption 4:18
- 10 White Horses 5:17
- 11 Darkest Hour 4:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
The 1975
Shares a lush synth-pop sound with introspective themes of love and modern existence.
Love Is Dead
Chvrches
Combines vibrant synths with emotional lyrics about love and personal struggles.
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
M83
Explores existential themes through expansive synth landscapes and nostalgic melodies.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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