Top tracks — play these first
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Already Gone — This opening track features an infectious melody paired with themes of loss and moving on, setting the emotional tone for the album.
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It’s Not a Bad Little War — The song blends personal struggle with broader themes of conflict, showcasing the band's ability to weave storytelling into their music.
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Killing Time — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of life's fleeting moments, combining poignant lyrics with a catchy chorus that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more introspective and slower tracks.
- Several songs feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich melodic texture, particularly in the choruses.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of personal struggle and reflection, often contrasting upbeat instrumentals with deeper lyrical content.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Killing Time is Bayside's fourth studio album, released in 2011 after a period of lineup changes and a brief hiatus. This album followed their 2008 effort, Shudder, and marked a return to a more polished sound while maintaining their signature punk ethos. The band was solidifying their presence in the punk rock scene, having gained a loyal fanbase through previous releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brand New· Taking Back Sunday· The Wonder Years
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Already Gone 3:40
- 2 Sick, Sick, Sick 3:34
- 3 Mona Lisa 3:10
- 4 It’s Not a Bad Little War 4:13
- 5 Sinking and Swimming on Long Island 3:48
- 6 Seeing Sound 3:23
- 7 The Wrong Way 3:26
- 8 On Love, on Life 3:26
- 9 The New Flesh 3:45
- 10 Killing Time 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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