Kill Them with Kindness
The Jealous Sound · 2003
47 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Melodic indie rock intertwines introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating a soundscape both haunting and hopeful.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hope for Us — Opening the album, this track sets a hopeful tone with its soaring melodies and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the band's essence.
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Naive — This song features an infectious chorus that captures a sense of youthful optimism while addressing themes of disillusionment.
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Anxious Arms — With its emotive instrumentation and raw vocal delivery, this track delves into vulnerability, making it a standout moment on the album.
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For Once in Your Life — This track blends catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, illustrating the band's ability to balance melody and depth seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines melodic elements with introspective lyrics, creating a solid yet conventional indie rock experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement with softer dynamics.
- Several songs feature layered guitar melodies that create a rich soundscape, particularly in 'Anxious Arms' and 'Guard It Closely'.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hope for Us 4:10
- 2 Naive 2:58
- 3 Anxious Arms 4:59
- 4 The Fold Out 3:11
- 5 The Gift Horse 3:39
- 6 Does That Make Sense 2:55
- 7 Guard It Closely 3:51
- 8 For Once in Your Life 3:47
- 9 Abandon! Abandon! 3:38
- 10 Troublesome 3:30
- 11 Recovery Room 6:10
- 12 Above the Waves 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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