Released 10 years ago
Hollow Bones
Rival Sons · 2016
37 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of blues rock infused with hard-hitting riffs and soulful vocals that evoke a sense of urgency and raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollow Bones Pt. 1 — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its electrifying energy, merging heavy guitar riffs with dynamic vocal performances that encapsulate the band's signature style.
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Thundering Voices — The song features an anthemic chorus paired with driving rhythms, emphasizing themes of empowerment and resilience that resonate throughout the album.
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Black Coffee — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, combining bluesy melodies with emotional lyrics that explore themes of longing and heartache.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hollow Bones showcases strong songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dynamic track that features a heavy guitar riff and layered vocals, setting a gritty tone for the record.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the sense of urgency and engagement.
- The final track features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax that contrasts with the more subdued moments earlier in the album.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- short, focused listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 10, 2016, Hollow Bones is Rival Sons' fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Great Western Valkyrie from 2014. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a powerful force in modern rock, building on their previous successes while continuing to refine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Greta Van Fleet· The Black Keys· Wolfmother
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fade Out
The bridge shifts from hopeful reminiscence to stark realization, deepening the emotional weight of the narrative.
This transition serves to heighten the tension between nostalgia and acceptance, demonstrating a mature lyrical complexity not always present in their earlier work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hollow Bones Pt. 1 2:52
- 2 Tied Up 3:27
- 3 Thundering Voices 2:52
- 4 Baby Boy 3:36
- 5 Pretty Face 3:23
- 6 Fade Out 4:49
- 7 Black Coffee 5:33
- 8 Hollow Bones Pt. 2 6:50
- 9 All That I Want 3:39
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