Top tracks — play these first
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Malevolent — This track encapsulates the album's emotional turmoil with its frenetic energy and raw lyrical content that explores inner demons.
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Get Enough — With a catchy chorus and dynamic instrumentation, this song represents the band's ability to blend heavy music with accessible melodies.
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Happier? — The title track delves deeply into themes of self-reflection and existential questioning, making it a poignant centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive punk with melodic elements, exploring mental health themes effectively.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature alternating vocal styles between clean singing and harsh screams, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- aggressive energy for workout
- melodic introspection during reflection
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release after frustration
- late-night drives with emotion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking calm and soothing sounds
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 19, 2021, 'Happier?' is Volumes' third studio album and marks their first release after reuniting with founding member Michael Barr. This album comes following a period of lineup changes and a four-year hiatus since their previous record 'Different Animals', showcasing the band's evolution while embracing their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dance Gavin Dance· The Plot in You· I Prevail
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 FBX 2:31
- 2 Malevolent 3:39
- 3 Bend 4:18
- 4 Get Enough 3:16
- 5 Lets Me Down 4:29
- 6 Man on Fire 3:03
- 7 Weighted 3:43
- 8 See You Again 3:05
- 9 Into You (Hurt) 4:13
- 10 Void 2:43
- 11 Happier? 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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