Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Hotel Coral Essex — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and intense instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to fuse melody with aggression right from the start.
-
→
My Assassin — This track features a poignant exploration of betrayal and trust, marked by shifts between melodic choruses and harsh verses that encapsulate the album's emotional landscape.
-
→
Daylight Bombings — The song stands out with its intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics reflecting on societal issues, making it a highlight of both musicality and thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggression and melody, with varied dynamics that enhance its emotional depth.
What we noticed
- Tracks four through six introduce more melodic elements and slower tempos, creating a contrast with the earlier aggression.
- The final three tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes and varied dynamics, allowing for moments of introspection before concluding with a powerful finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
-
My Assassin
The narrative shifts to confront an individual directly about their deceitful actions.
This direct confrontation creates an impactful tension that underscores themes of trust and betrayal central to the album's narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hotel Coral Essex 4:09
- 2 Guttershark 3:28
- 3 My Assassin 4:10
- 4 Antarctica 5:54
- 5 She Calls Home 2:34
- 6 The Last American Cowboy 3:49
- 7 Daylight Bombings 4:47
- 8 Millionaires 1:26
- 9 With an Urgency 2:40
- 10 I Don't Keep With Liars Anymore 37:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.