Is Survived By
Touché Amoré · 2013
29 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
Explosive melodies intertwine with raw emotional intensity, creating a cathartic landscape of post-hardcore reflection and urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Exist — This opening track sets the tone with its urgent rhythms and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's themes of existence and struggle.
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Harbor — With its haunting melodies and evocative imagery, this track serves as a poignant meditation on loss and longing, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Is Survived By — The title track delivers a powerful culmination of the album's themes, blending intricate instrumentation with reflective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances explosive energy with introspection, showcasing strong songwriting and production within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, but the tempo fluctuates significantly throughout, with several tracks featuring slower, more introspective moments.
- Many songs feature layered instrumentation, where guitars create dense textures that complement the emotional vocal delivery.
- The final track is notably longer and serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting sharply with the preceding intensity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- cathartic release in every track
- for focused listening sessions
- reflective moments of personal struggle
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, drawn-out compositions
- seek lighthearted or upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Is Survived By was Touché Amoré's third album and marked their evolution from underground favorites to prominent figures in the post-hardcore scene. Following their critically acclaimed album Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me, this record showcased a deeper exploration of personal themes and musical maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- La Dispute· Pianos Become the Teeth· Defeater
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Exist 2:18
- 2 To Write Content 2:57
- 3 Praise/Love 1:01
- 4 Anyone/Anything 2:39
- 5 DNA 2:09
- 6 Harbor 3:05
- 7 Kerosene 1:42
- 8 Blue Angels 1:32
- 9 Social Caterpillar 3:04
- 10 Non Fiction 3:06
- 11 Steps 2:39
- 12 Is Survived By 3:30
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