Kill the Sun
22 min · 6 tracks · alternative metal
A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing the raw emotion of contemporary alternative metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Save Me — The track exemplifies the EP's emotional depth, showcasing a blend of melodic hooks and heavy instrumentation that encapsulates the band's thematic focus on vulnerability.
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Kill the Sun — The title track serves as a powerful anthem, merging aggressive verses with a haunting chorus that highlights the struggle against despair.
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Acid Rain — This song stands out for its dynamic shifts between heavy and melodic sections, illustrating the band's ability to navigate complex emotions through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of aggressive and melodic elements, reflecting Cane Hill's evolving sound within alternative metal.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets an aggressive tone, which is maintained through the next two tracks.
- The fourth track introduces a slower tempo and more melodic elements, contrasting with the preceding aggression.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts between clean and harsh vocals, emphasizing emotional intensity in the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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 intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- late-night drive with friends
- urgent rhythms demanding attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek soothing background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Kill the Sun' marks Cane Hill's transition from their earlier work into a more mature sound, following their 2019 album 'Too Far Gone'. This EP signifies an artistic evolution as the band explores themes of personal struggle and societal issues while refining their sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Of Mice & Men· Bring Me the Horizon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 86d – No Escort 3:12
- 2 Empty 3:36
- 3 Save Me 3:30
- 4 Kill the Sun 3:14
- 5 Acid Rain 4:22
- 6 Smoking Man 4:22
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