Hanging On By a Thread
The Letter Black · 2010
44 min · 13 tracks · Christian rock
Anthemic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, delivering a powerful blend of rock and spiritual introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire With Fire — The opening track sets an energetic tone with driving rhythms and powerful vocals, establishing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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Believe — This track highlights vulnerability and faith through its poignant lyrics and soaring chorus, embodying the album’s core message of hope.
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Wounded — A standout moment that captures deep emotional struggle while maintaining an empowering message, illustrating the band's ability to blend raw honesty with resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock with introspective lyrics, appealing to its Christian rock audience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from softer verses to powerful, soaring choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- uplifting motivational vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 4, 2010, 'Hanging On By a Thread' is The Letter Black's debut studio album, following their self-titled EP. This album marked a significant step in their career, positioning them within the burgeoning Christian rock scene and establishing their sound for future projects.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire With Fire 3:05
- 2 Invisible 3:20
- 3 Hanging On by a Thread 3:03
- 4 Believe 4:01
- 5 There’ll Come a Day 3:23
- 6 My Disease 2:55
- 7 I’m Just Fine 2:50
- 8 Best of Me 3:45
- 9 All I Want 3:20
- 10 Moving On 3:38
- 11 More to This 4:21
- 12 Care Too Much 3:21
- 13 Wounded 3:25
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