What makes In Our Bones by Against The Current notable?

The album charted on several Billboard lists, including reaching No. 2 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. Its successful blend of catchy melodies and relatable themes helped solidify Against The Current's position within the pop-rock movement of the mid-2010s. In Our Bones is Against The Current's debut studio album, released shortly after their breakthrough EP, Gravity. By this time, the band had gained significant attention through their dynamic live performances and viral covers on YouTube, establishing themselves as a rising force in the pop music scene.

Who is In Our Bones for?

In Our Bones works well if you're into energetic anthems for road trips, infectious melodies for sing-alongs and introspective moments of reflection.

How many songs are on In Our Bones?

In Our Bones has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

In Our Bones

Against The Current · 2016

40 min · 12 tracks · pop music

An energetic blend of pop-punk and electronic elements, delivering anthemic hooks and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Running With the Wild Things — This opening track encapsulates the album's youthful spirit with its infectious energy and rebellious themes, setting a lively tone for the record.
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Chasing Ghosts — This song features an emotionally charged chorus that highlights the struggle between moving forward and being haunted by past experiences, showcasing lyrical depth.
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Blood Like Gasoline — With its powerful instrumentation and driving beat, this track serves as a metaphor for passion and intensity, exemplifying the band's signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic pop-punk elements with relatable lyrics but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.

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: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

energetic anthems for road trips
infectious melodies for sing-alongs
introspective moments of reflection
upbeat tracks for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

slow, minimalist listening preferences
seeking extended atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: In Our Bones is Against The Current's debut studio album, released shortly after their breakthrough EP, Gravity. By this time, the band had gained significant attention through their dynamic live performances and viral covers on YouTube, establishing themselves as a rising force in the pop music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: PVRIS· Tonight Alive· We Are the In Crowd