Juturna
Circa Survive · 2005
52 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A swirling blend of intricate guitar work and emotional, soaring vocals creates an atmospheric yet urgent listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Glorious Nosebleed — This track exemplifies the band's signature dynamic shifts, combining haunting melodies with explosive energy that captures the essence of Juturna.
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Meet Me in Montauk — Clocking in at nearly fifteen minutes, this sprawling closer encapsulates the album’s emotional depth and thematic complexity through its evolving structure.
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Act Appalled — With its driving rhythms and introspective lyrics, this song highlights Anthony Green's vocal prowess and sets a tone of vulnerability throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong vocal performances, establishing a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered guitar riffs and dynamic shifts, while the second half introduces more atmospheric interludes.
- Vocals often alternate between soft, melodic passages and intense, high-pitched screams, creating a contrast that drives the emotional weight of the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more fluid arrangements.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dreamlike landscapes of emotion
- patient unfolding through melodies
- immersive headphone listening experience
- introspective moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Juturna is Circa Survive's debut album, released in 2005 as they were establishing their identity in the post-hardcore scene. Following the breakup of their previous band, This Day Forward, frontman Anthony Green sought to explore new musical territories with this project. The album marked a significant shift towards a more melodic and experimental sound, setting the stage for their future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coheed and Cambria· The Dear Hunter· Dance Gavin Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holding Someone’s Hair Back 3:22
- 2 Act Appalled 3:20
- 3 Wish Resign 4:14
- 4 The Glorious Nosebleed 3:13
- 5 In Fear and Faith 3:35
- 6 The Great Golden Baby 4:11
- 7 Stop the Fuckin’ Car 4:22
- 8 We’re All Thieves 4:53
- 9 Oh, Hello 2:36
- 10 Always Getting What You Want 4:01
- 11 Meet Me in Montauk 14:39
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