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Feeling Good Is Good Enough

ASG · 2005

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal

A gritty fusion of stoner rock and alternative metal, layered with introspective lyrics and infectious grooves.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Feeling Good Is Good Enough — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of resilience and contentment, driven by an infectious rhythm that invites sing-alongs.
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    John Wayne — This track stands out with its narrative-driven lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, capturing the essence of Americana through a heavy lens.
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    Going Through Hell — Its raw energy and candid exploration of struggle resonate deeply, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with emotional weight.

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 blends heavy riffs and melodies effectively but lacks some cohesion and standout moments.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, establishing a dynamic contrast early in the album.
  • Several songs incorporate tempo shifts, such as 'Going Through Hell,' which transitions from a slow build to an explosive climax.
  • The final track, 'Cracks in the Sky,' ends with a prolonged instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a reflective conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Feeling Good Is Good Enough 3:54
  • 2 Dusty Roads 3:51
  • 3 Act Like You Know 3:37
  • 4 John Wayne 3:43
  • 5 Killers for Hire 3:45
  • 6 Horsewhipper 4:24
  • 7 Going Through Hell 2:55
  • 8 Yes, We Are Aware 2:58
  • 9 Matadors of the Heart 2:53
  • 10 Thirsting for More 3:43
  • 11 Cracks in the Sky 3:21

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