Hold on Pain Ends
The Color Morale · 2014
44 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A cathartic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, layered with emotionally charged lyrics that confront trauma and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Suicide;Stigma — This track tackles the heavy theme of mental health stigma head-on, combining intense instrumentation with vulnerable lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners facing similar struggles.
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Hold On Pain Ends — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching message of hope amidst suffering, featuring a powerful chorus that serves as an anthem for perseverance.
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Damnaged — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of urgency and self-examination, blending aggressive riffs with introspective lyrics about grappling with one's past.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive instrumentation with rapid tempo changes, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective passages.
- Tracks often feature dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several songs incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide a breather before returning to heavier sections, enhancing the emotional impact.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Suicide;Stigma
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from despair to a call for awareness and understanding regarding mental health issues.
This shift not only highlights the urgency of the topic but also encourages listeners to seek help and engage in dialogue about mental health.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Damnaged 3:18
- 2 Outer Demons 3:34
- 3 Prey for Me 3:36
- 4 Lifeline (Left to Write) 3:32
- 5 Scar Issue 3:10
- 6 Suicide;Stigma 3:40
- 7 The Ones Forgotten by the One Forgetting 2:08
- 8 Developing Negative 4:36
- 9 Is Happiness a Mediocre Sin? 3:21
- 10 Between You and Eye 4:16
- 11 Throw Your Roses 4:04
- 12 Hold On Pain Ends 4:57
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