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IMERICA

Anew Revolution · 2010

42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A relentless blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that captures the angst of a disillusioned generation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Social Suicide — This track stands out for its raw energy and pointed lyrics addressing societal pressures, making it an anthem for listeners feeling overwhelmed by modern life.
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    Broken Bones — Kicking off the album, this song encapsulates the overall tone of struggle and resilience, setting a compelling stage for the themes explored throughout.
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    Life — The closing track offers a reflective perspective on existence, juxtaposing heavy instrumentals with introspective lyrics that resonate long after the album ends.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features aggressive riffs and melodic hooks but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Broken Bones', and maintains a fast tempo for the first half before introducing slower, more introspective songs in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature dual vocal lines that alternate between aggressive shouting and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
  • The final track, 'Life', concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

  • Social Suicide

    The verses detail a sense of hopelessness and frustration while the chorus shifts to a more defiant stance against conformity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Broken Bones 3:42
  • 2 Grey 4:29
  • 3 Head Against the Wall 3:51
  • 4 Social Suicide 3:40
  • 5 Crucify 3:56
  • 6 Brick by Brick 4:11
  • 7 Ashes From Stone 3:46
  • 8 Take Me Over 3:57
  • 9 My Sacrifice 3:37
  • 10 Killing Me 3:39
  • 11 Life 3:19

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