It Won't Always Be Like This
Inhaler · 2021
49 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of indie rock and pop infused with anthemic melodies and reflective lyrics, capturing youthful uncertainty.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Won’t Always Be Like This — The title track serves as an anthem for resilience, blending catchy hooks with reflective lyrics about navigating life's challenges.
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My Honest Face — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its infectious melody and introspective lyrics about authenticity and self-discovery.
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Cheer Up Baby — With its upbeat tempo and encouraging message, this song captures a sense of optimism amidst uncertainty, showcasing the band's pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies with reflective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a mid-tempo pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more upbeat tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create anthemic choruses, particularly in tracks like 'My Honest Face' and 'Cheer Up Baby'.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of youthful uncertainty and introspection, with a consistent use of metaphor across multiple tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- youthful introspective exploration
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Inhaler's debut album, It Won’t Always Be Like This, was released in July 2021, following their ascent from a local Irish band to international recognition. The album showcases their transition from singles like 'My Honest Face' to a cohesive collection that solidifies their sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 1975· Catfish and the Bottlemen· Nothing but Thieves
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When It Breaks
The moment shifts from a hopeful tone to a stark confrontation with reality as the narrator reflects on inevitable change.
This shift emphasizes the tension between aspiration and acceptance, marking a pivotal emotional point in the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Won’t Always Be Like This 4:05
- 2 My Honest Face 4:32
- 3 Slide Out the Window 4:35
- 4 Cheer Up Baby 3:53
- 5 A Night on the Floor 4:02
- 6 My King Will Be Kind 4:52
- 7 When It Breaks 3:42
- 8 Who’s Your Money On? (Plastic House) 6:22
- 9 Totally 3:56
- 10 Strange Time to Be Alive 1:04
- 11 In My Sleep 4:13
- 12 When I'm With You 4:03
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