From the Lions Mouth
The Sound · 1981
47 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Atmospheric post-punk textures merge with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape both urgent and reflective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Winning — The opening track sets an energetic pace with driving rhythms and assertive vocals, establishing the album's themes of ambition and urgency right from the start.
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Judgement — This track encapsulates the album's introspective nature, featuring layered instrumentation and poignant lyrics that explore themes of self-reflection and societal critique.
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New Dark Age / Hot House — As the album's closing epic, this track combines complex structures and shifting moods, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with darker undertones effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric textures with introspective lyrics, creating a distinctive post-punk sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a sense of urgency with driving rhythms and layered guitars, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that create a haunting soundscape, allowing for moments of reflection.
- The lyrics often explore themes of existentialism and introspection, with vocal delivery that varies between urgent and contemplative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent yet reflective soundscapes
- introspective melodies for contemplation
- short tracks with varied pacing
- atmospheric moments of haunting beauty
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, danceable tracks
- want straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, From the Lions Mouth was The Sound's second studio album, following their debut, Heaven and Sea. By this time, the band had begun to carve out a distinct identity in the post-punk landscape, blending atmospheric sounds with lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Echo & the Bunnymen· The Chameleons· The Psychedelic Furs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Winning 4:20
- 2 Sense of Purpose 3:56
- 3 Contact the Fact 4:24
- 4 Skeletons 3:30
- 5 Judgement 5:06
- 6 Fatal Flaw 4:41
- 7 Possession 3:29
- 8 The Fire 2:55
- 9 Silent Air 4:16
- 10 New Dark Age / Hot House 10:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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