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From The Devil's Porch

The Standstills · 2015

23 min · 6 tracks

A gritty blend of rock and blues that channels raw emotion through powerful instrumentation and soulful vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Road — Opening with a driving rhythm and anthemic lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of life's journey and struggles.
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    Shotgun — This energetic track blends catchy hooks with a hard-hitting chorus, exemplifying the band's ability to fuse rock with a bluesy edge.
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    Soul Taker — Featuring haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's emotional depth while showcasing their dynamic range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks a strong cohesive flow across all tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a driving tempo with heavy guitar riffs, while the last three slow down significantly, creating a contrast in energy.
  • Vocals often alternate between gritty and soulful, with moments of call-and-response between the lead singer and backing vocals.
  • The instrumentation features prominent use of electric guitar and harmonica, which are central to the blues-rock sound throughout the EP.
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
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 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 The Road 3:28
  • 2 Orleans 3:20
  • 3 Shotgun 2:57
  • 4 Pay No Mind 3:59
  • 5 Soul Taker 4:36
  • 6 Rise of the Fall 5:22

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