In It to Win It
Saliva · 2013
51 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal
A high-octane blend of aggressive riffs and catchy hooks, embodying the relentless spirit of modern heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Animal — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its pulsating rhythm and bold lyrics about primal instincts, encapsulating the album's fierce energy.
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She Can Sure Hide Crazy — This track combines catchy melodies with humorous yet sharp observations about relationships, highlighting Saliva's knack for balancing fun with heavier themes.
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In It to Win It — The title track stands out with its anthemic chorus and motivational lyrics, representing the band's relentless drive and resilience in the face of challenges.
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The Enemy — Featuring a darker tone and introspective lyrics, this song dives into personal struggles, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the band amidst their usual bravado.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic performances but lacks standout compositions that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, introducing more melodic elements and varied dynamics compared to the earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy anthems for motivation
- steady pacing for workout sessions
- gritty vocals for cathartic release
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- want purely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — 'In It to Win It' is a solid entry that reflects Saliva's style but isn't a standout in their catalog.
- Career context
- Released on September 3, 2013, 'In It to Win It' marked Saliva's sixth studio album and their first with new lead singer Bobby Amaru after the departure of Josey Scott. At this point in their career, the band aimed to rejuvenate their sound while continuing to deliver the hard-hitting rock that defined their previous work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Animal 2:53
- 2 She Can Sure Hide Crazy 2:59
- 3 In It to Win It 3:59
- 4 Choke 3:30
- 5 Redneck Freakshow 3:10
- 6 Lost 3:45
- 7 1000 Eyes 3:32
- 8 Flesh 3:18
- 9 The Enemy 2:56
- 10 Rise Up 3:08
- 11 I Don't Want It 3:31
- 12 I.D.N.A.E. 3:23
- 13 No One but Me 4:53
- 14 Army 3:08
- 15 Closer 3:22
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