I Am Alive In Everything I Touch
Silverstein · 2015
40 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A complex blend of post-hardcore intensity and introspective emo melodies, navigating themes of struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Borealis: A Midwestern State of Emergency Start here — This track captures the album's urgency with its driving rhythms and poignant lyrics, addressing feelings of isolation amidst chaos. Its dynamic shifts mirror the emotional highs and lows present throughout the record.
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Austeralis: Buried at Sea — With its haunting melodies and vivid imagery, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics. The climactic build serves as a cathartic release, encapsulating the album's overall theme of struggle.
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Eurus: In the Dark — This track stands out for its atmospheric soundscapes and reflective lyrics that delve into personal battles with inner demons. The juxtaposition of soft verses and explosive choruses highlights the tension that defines much of Silverstein's work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks the standout quality to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features a thematic structure divided into four sections, each named after a wind direction, which influences the lyrical and musical content.
- Tracks often shift between intense post-hardcore instrumentation and softer, introspective melodies, creating dynamic contrasts within individual songs.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside traditional vocals, adding depth to the narrative and emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure while maintaining an unresolved emotional tension.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- introspective melodies for reflection
- consistent flow throughout the album
- moments of cathartic intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- enjoy standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog with complex themes, but not the most recognized.
- Themes
- Midwestern isolation· personal battles· emotional chaos
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, I Am Alive In Everything I Touch marked Silverstein's seventh studio album. Following the commercially successful This Is How the Wind Shifts, this record showcases their continued evolution as they embrace a more experimental sound while retaining their core emotional resonance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
- 1 Borealis: Toronto (abridged) 0:46
- 2 Borealis: A Midwestern State of Emergency Start here 3:35
- 3 Borealis: Face of the Earth 3:03
- 4 Austeralis: Heaven, Hell and Purgatory 2:57
- 5 Austeralis: Buried at Sea 3:06
- 6 Austeralis: Late on 6th 5:05
- 7 Zephyrus: Milestone 3:28
- 8 Zephyrus: The Continual Condition 3:30
- 9 Zephyrus: Desert Nights 3:02
- 10 Eurus: In the Dark 3:27
- 11 Eurus: Je me souviens 3:27
- 12 Eurus: Toronto (unabridged) 5:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dead Throne
The Devil Wears Prada
Explores similar themes of struggle and resilience with a mix of intensity and melodic introspection.
Wildlife
La Dispute
Shares a focus on emotional chaos and storytelling, blending post-hardcore elements with reflective melodies.
How We Both Wondrously Perish
Being as an Ocean
Combines intense instrumentation with lyrical themes of personal battles and existential reflection.
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