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Fever Hunting

Modern Life Is War · 2013

31 min · 12 tracks · melodic hardcore

Ferocious melodic hardcore meets introspective lyricism, capturing the struggles of modern existence with raw intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Health Wealth & Peace — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of societal pressures and personal disillusionment through its sharp lyrics and driving instrumentation.
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    Media Cunt — A scathing critique of media culture, this song stands out for its unfiltered aggression and incisive commentary on contemporary society.
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    Fever Hunting — The title track serves as a powerful centerpiece, combining urgency in both music and lyrics that reflect the band's thematic focus on searching for meaning amidst chaos.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album combines intense musicality with introspective lyrics, showcasing a strong evolution in sound while maintaining its hardcore roots.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and fast drumming, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo and more melodic elements.
  • Lyrically, the album features introspective themes that are often delivered with a raw, emotional intensity, particularly in tracks like 'Fever Hunting' and 'Dark Water'.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy breakdowns and melodic interludes, creating a contrast that emphasizes the lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Old Fears, New Frontiers 1:14
  • 2 Health Wealth & Peace 2:29
  • 3 Chasing My Tail 4:36
  • 4 Media Cunt 2:02
  • 5 Bling Are Breeding 3:50
  • 6 Fever Hunting 2:48
  • 7 Dark Water 2:16
  • 8 Nightcrawler
  • 9 Brothers In Arms Forever 3:54
  • 10 Currency 3:20
  • 11 Cracked Sidewalk Surfer 1:55
  • 12 Find A Way 2:36

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