What makes Human Race by Three Days Grace notable?

'Human Race' was well-received, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart and solidifying Three Days Grace's presence in the post-grunge scene. The single also received considerable airplay and contributed to discussions around mental health awareness in music during its release period. In 2015, Three Days Grace released 'Human Race' as part of their fourth studio album, marking a significant moment following the departure of lead vocalist Adam Gontier. This album showcased new frontman Matt Walst's vocal range and perspective, situating the band in a phase of artistic reinvention while maintaining their established sound.

How many songs are on Human Race?

Human Race has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.

Human Race

Three Days Grace · 2015

4 min · 1 track · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of post-grunge intensity and alternative rock melodies, capturing the struggle for human connection.

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Human Race — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, combining driving instrumentals with introspective lyrics that challenge listeners to confront their realities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The single effectively combines post-grunge intensity with accessible melodies, marking a solid entry for the band.

What we noticed

The song features a driving rhythm with a consistent mid-tempo beat throughout, creating an anthemic feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Introduced a new vocalist, solidifying the band's place in post-grunge after lineup change.
Themes: human connection struggle· post-Gontier reinvention· resilience in adversity
Career context: In 2015, Three Days Grace released 'Human Race' as part of their fourth studio album, marking a significant moment following the departure of lead vocalist Adam Gontier. This album showcased new frontman Matt Walst's vocal range and perspective, situating the band in a phase of artistic reinvention while maintaining their established sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Seether· Shinedown