Top tracks — play these first
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We Are Fixtures — This track encapsulates the band's ethos, merging aggressive instrumentation with poignant reflections on identity and existence.
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To the Teeth — The song's intense energy and compelling lyrics illustrate the struggle against despair, making it a standout representation of the album's overarching themes.
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Raping the Dead — This track confronts dark subject matter head-on with brutal honesty, exemplifying the band’s willingness to tackle uncomfortable truths within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hospice combines haunting melodies with raw storytelling, creating a cohesive and emotionally resonant punk rock experience.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Raping the Dead', which transitions from a slow build to an intense climax.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal narratives, particularly in 'Dear Old Tyger That Sleeps', enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dear Old Tyger That Sleeps
The lyric shifts from past memories to a stark realization about loss and regret in a hauntingly melodic refrain.
This transition reflects a deepening emotional awareness that contrasts youthful innocence with painful reality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Curtains 2:08
- 2 Curtains (Continued) 0:55
- 3 We Are Fixtures 2:46
- 4 Dear Old Tyger That Sleeps 2:32
- 5 To the Teeth 2:44
- 6 Raping the Dead 1:37
- 7 Standing Night 3:04
- 8 Reprieve 2:58
- 9 Swallow 2:18
- 10 In These Stark Halls 0:48
- 11 Sea Level 3:23
- 12 The Cold Floor 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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