Harmlessness
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die · 2015
61 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A sweeping blend of introspective lyrics and sprawling instrumentals, merging emo's raw emotion with indie rock's adventurous spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Can't Live There Forever — This opening track sets the tone with its urgent instrumentation and contemplative lyrics, encapsulating the album’s exploration of existential themes.
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January 10th, 2014 — The song combines intricate guitar work with poignant reflections on personal loss, highlighting the band’s ability to weave emotional narratives into their music.
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I Can Be Afraid of Everything — Closing the album with an expansive soundscape, this track delves deeply into vulnerability and fear, leaving listeners with a sense of introspection.
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Rage Against the Dying of the Light — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between melodic sections and cathartic crescendos, embodying the struggle against despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with expansive instrumentals, creating a unique emotional landscape.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and dynamic shifts.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and existential themes, creating a contemplative atmosphere that complements the music.
- Many tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, blending guitars, keyboards, and strings to create a rich soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- sweeping introspective soundscapes
- cathartic exploration of emotions
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- long tracks for deep immersion
- reflective moments for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Harmlessness' was released in 2015, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die was solidifying its place within the emo revival scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut, 'Whenever, If Ever,' and showcased a maturation in both songwriting and production quality as they navigated the complexities of personal and societal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tigers Jaw· Pianos Become the Teeth· The Hotelier
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Can't Live There Forever 4:01
- 2 blank #11 1:09
- 3 January 10th, 2014 5:39
- 4 The Word Lisa 2:03
- 5 Rage Against the Dying of the Light 3:29
- 6 Ra Patera Dance 4:30
- 7 Mental Health 4:07
- 8 Wendover 2:57
- 9 We Need More Skulls 4:20
- 10 Haircuts for Everybody 2:44
- 11 Willie (For Howard) 3:10
- 12 I Can Be Afraid of Everything 7:10
- 13 Mount Hum / Make Mistakes 15:44
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