Released 20 years ago
Kill Your Own
Hundred Reasons · 2006
41 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of melodic punk and post-hardcore energy, infused with reflective lyrics and relentless guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kill Your Own — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of self-reflection and personal struggle, propelled by an infectious chorus that resonates with listeners seeking catharsis.
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Broken Hands — Opening with a driving rhythm, this track sets the tone for the album while exploring feelings of frustration and urgency, making it a standout early highlight.
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Breathe Again — The closing track unfolds as an emotional culmination of the album's journey, blending atmospheric instrumentals with introspective lyrics that invite contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks the cohesion and distinctiveness to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo and more introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts between melodic verses and heavier choruses, creating a contrast that emphasizes the lyrical themes.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that invites further reflection.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release through intensity
- reflective moments amidst chaos
- short bursts of urgency
- engaging anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow sounds
- seek longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Kill Your Own is Hundred Reasons' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Ideas Above Our Station. At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase after lineup changes and facing pressure to evolve their sound while retaining their core fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funeral for a Friend· Biffy Clyro· Reuben
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Broken Hands 3:37
- 2 Kill Your Own 3:45
- 3 Destroy 3:22
- 4 The Chance 3:32
- 5 The Perfect Gift 3:50
- 6 Live Fast, Die Ugly 2:32
- 7 Feed the Fire 3:49
- 8 This Mess 3:52
- 9 A Better Way? 2:04
- 10 No Pretending 4:33
- 11 Breathe Again 6:43
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