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Issues

Issues · 2014

43 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A dynamic blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic pop sensibilities infused with raw emotional vulnerability.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Mad at Myself — This track encapsulates the band's struggle with self-identity and regret, featuring an infectious chorus that balances heavy instrumentation with catchy melodies.
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    Personality Cult — The song explores themes of societal expectations and personal authenticity, marked by its compelling lyrics and dynamic shifts between aggressive and melodic sections.
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    Tears on the Runway, Part 2 — A poignant reflection on vulnerability and loss, this track highlights the band's lyrical prowess paired with an atmospheric soundscape that deepens its emotional impact.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album blends post-hardcore with pop melodies, showcasing strong dynamics but has some unevenness in pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive instrumentation and rapid tempo changes, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Several tracks incorporate electronic elements and breakdowns, which contribute to the overall energy and emotional intensity of the music.
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
7/10

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 Sad Ghost 4:30
  • 2 Mad at Myself 3:50
  • 3 Life of a Nine 3:13
  • 4 The Langdon House 3:56
  • 5 Late 3:33
  • 6 Old Dena (By Scout) 1:35
  • 7 Stingray Affliction 3:37
  • 8 Never Lose Your Flames 3:41
  • 9 Personality Cult 3:52
  • 10 Tears on the Runway, Part 2 3:33
  • 11 The Settlement 2:31
  • 12 Disappear (Remember When) 5:23

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