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Full of Hell / Code Orange Kids

Code Orange · 2012

11 min · 4 tracks · hardcore punk

A chaotic blend of hardcore punk and metalcore that evokes visceral intensity and raw emotional weight.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fox Womb — The opening track sets a frenetic tone with dissonant riffs and relentless energy, showcasing the band's ability to blend chaos with melody.
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    IV (My Mind Is a Prison) — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mental anguish, featuring intense vocal delivery and dynamic shifts that highlight the band's range.
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    V (My Body Is a Well) — With its heavy breakdowns and haunting atmosphere, this song exemplifies the sludge metal influence while maintaining a punk ethos, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The record showcases strong contrasts in vocal styles and maintains an intense pace, though it may not deeply reward repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets an aggressive tone, maintaining a fast tempo throughout the first half.
  • Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast that drives the intensity.
  • The final track features a significant tempo drop, allowing for a moment of reflection before the chaotic energy resumes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • IV (My Mind Is a Prison)

    The verses layer fragmented thoughts that evoke a sense of entrapment, culminating in an explosive chorus that breaks free from the oppressive tone.

    The structural contrast between the claustrophobic verses and the cathartic release in the chorus underscores the struggle between confinement and liberation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fox Womb 3:14
  • 2 Damp Reeds in a River, Dry 2:11
  • 3 IV (My Mind Is a Prison) 2:58
  • 4 V (My Body Is a Well) 3:34

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