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In Fear and Faith

In Fear and Faith · 2012

43 min · 12 tracks · art rock

A fusion of post-hardcore intensity and melodic art rock that captivates with its intricate arrangements and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Calm Before Reform — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric build-up and passionate vocals, seamlessly introducing listeners to the band's evolving sound.
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    You Had Your Chance — Combining heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance aggression with melody, making it a standout moment.
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    Self Fulfilling Prophecy — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, featuring a dynamic shift in energy that leaves a lasting impression on listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends post-hardcore and art rock with dynamic shifts and layered vocals, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an instrumental intro that sets a moody atmosphere before transitioning into the first vocal track.
  • Tracks feature dynamic shifts between heavy, aggressive instrumentation and melodic, softer passages, often within the same song.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, alternating between clean singing and harsh screams to enhance emotional impact.
  • The final track includes an extended outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure after the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:04
  • 2 The Calm Before Reform 4:40
  • 3 A Silent Drum 3:49
  • 4 Look What You Made Me Do 3:35
  • 5 Soul Survivor 3:41
  • 6 A Creeping Dose 3:43
  • 7 It All Comes Out (On the Way Down) 3:44
  • 8 Enigmatic 4:05
  • 9 Dream Catcher 3:56
  • 10 You Had Your Chance 3:48
  • 11 Last Man Stranded 3:32
  • 12 Self Fulfilling Prophecy 4:06

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