Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East
Greeley Estates · 2008
49 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
Dynamic metalcore riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating an emotionally charged landscape of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Go West Young Man — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of ambition and self-discovery through its infectious chorus and driving rhythm.
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Mother Nature Is a Terrorist — This track stands out for its sharp critique of environmental issues delivered through aggressive instrumentation and passionate vocals, resonating with listeners seeking social commentary.
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If We’re Going Out, Let’s Go Out in Style — Combining anthemic melodies with heavier breakdowns, this song exemplifies the band's ability to balance emotional depth with energetic performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends heavy and melodic elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy breakdowns and melodic choruses across nearly every track.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments or clean vocals that contrast with the harsher metalcore elements, creating varied emotional textures.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a more introspective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- pulsating energy for intense moments
- cathartic release through dynamic riffs
- emotionally charged lyrical themes
- quick bursts of youthful rebellion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East is Greeley Estates' third studio album, following their 2006 release, No Rain, No Rainbow. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene and evolving their sound towards a more melodic approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Morning 4:13
- 2 Go West Young Man 3:52
- 3 If We’re Going Out, Let’s Go Out in Style 4:05
- 4 Desperate Times Call for Desperate Housewives 3:05
- 5 If She Only Knew 4:47
- 6 If I Could Be Frank, You’re Ugly 2:47
- 7 In the Ashes 3:17
- 8 Mother Nature Is a Terrorist 3:38
- 9 Let the Evil Go East 3:18
- 10 I’ll Have to Warn You, This Won’t Be Quick 4:15
- 11 There’s Something Wrong With the World Today 3:13
- 12 Keep the Heat on the Dash 4:04
- 13 You’re Just Somebody I Used to Know 4:50
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