Happiness in Self Destruction
The Plot in You · 2015
57 min · 15 tracks · metalcore
A cathartic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, infused with raw emotional honesty and gritty instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear Old Friend — This track showcases the album's introspective nature through its poignant lyrics about loss and longing, resonating with listeners on a personal level.
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Pillhead — Confronting addiction and its consequences, this song stands out for its powerful vocal delivery and emotionally charged instrumentation that captures the struggle vividly.
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Happiness in Self Destruction — The title track encapsulates the central theme of the album, blending melodic elements with raw intensity, inviting listeners into a deep reflection on self-sabotage.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends aggressive and melodic elements, though it lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy vocals, while the second half shifts to more melodic elements and introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with a title track that combines both heavy instrumentation and softer vocal delivery, creating a contrast that emphasizes its themes.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic exploration of despair
- raw energy for emotional release
- reflective moments amidst intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lighthearted themes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Happiness in Self Destruction' is The Plot in You's third studio album, following their sophomore effort 'Could You Watch Your Children Burn'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and exploring deeper themes of personal struggle and self-identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fit for a King· The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hole in the Wall 3:01
- 2 Dear Old Friend 3:59
- 3 Take Me Away 3:40
- 4 Runaway 3:28
- 5 Pillhead 3:55
- 6 Better Vibes 4:12
- 7 My Old Ways 3:59
- 8 Die Like Your Brothers 3:24
- 9 Mind Controlled 2:54
- 10 Time Changes Everything 3:53
- 11 Living Your Dream 2:23
- 12 A Song About Myself 3:44
- 13 Forgive Me 4:21
- 14 Washed Up 3:46
- 15 Happiness in Self Destruction 7:08
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