From Water to War
Nine Lashes · 2014
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Anthemic melodies collide with driving rhythms, creating a powerful backdrop for introspective lyrics and soaring vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Back Down — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic instrumentation and motivational lyrics about perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Break the World — With an infectious chorus, this song encapsulates the album's theme of empowerment and hope, encouraging listeners to challenge their limitations.
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Surrender — This track stands out due to its poignant exploration of vulnerability and trust, featuring evocative imagery that resonates with those grappling with faith.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with introspective moments, but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks five through seven introduce a slower tempo with more introspective lyrics, creating a contrast in mood.
- The final two tracks return to an upbeat tempo, concluding the album on a powerful note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Back Down 3:23
- 2 Break the World 3:02
- 3 Where I Belong 3:37
- 4 Lights We Burn 3:38
- 5 Surrender 3:54
- 6 You Are the Light 3:38
- 7 In the Dark 3:32
- 8 Light It Up 3:00
- 9 Love Me Now 3:29
- 10 Cover Your Own 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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