Fuck with Fire
Planes Mistaken for Stars · 2001
28 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A raw and frenetic blend of punk rock energy infused with emotional intensity and lyrical vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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End Me in Richmond — This track encapsulates the album's urgent energy with its driving rhythms and desperate lyrics that reflect themes of despair and longing.
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Bloody but Unbowed — The song’s anthemic chorus and fierce instrumentation serve as a rallying cry against adversity, embodying the defiance present throughout the album.
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I'll See You in Hell — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed against heavy riffs, this track explores themes of loss and existential dread, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk elements with emotional intensity, showcasing varied vocal styles and dynamic shifts.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals often alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses, enhancing the raw energy of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leveless 2:18
- 2 End Me in Richmond 2:45
- 3 Funeral for a Friend 2:04
- 4 Hollowpoint and Whiskey 2:57
- 5 Bloody but Unbowed 2:41
- 6 Fuck With Fire 1:35
- 7 Rhythm Dies 4:49
- 8 Sicillian Smile 2:56
- 9 I'll See You in Hell 3:48
- 10 Get Burned 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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