Know Hope
The Color Morale · 2013
46 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
Melodic metalcore intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a sonically rich tapestry of hope and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Burn Victims — The opening track sets an urgent tone with its aggressive instrumentation paired with heartfelt lyrics about facing adversity and overcoming pain.
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Silver Lining — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melody and heavy riffs while delivering a powerful message about finding hope amidst darkness.
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Saviorself — 'Saviorself' captures the essence of self-acceptance and personal growth, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical evolution.
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In Light in Me — Offering a reflective moment on the album, this track combines soothing melodies with poignant lyrics that emphasize inner strength and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy instrumentals with introspective lyrics, creating a varied but cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing a high-energy opening before transitioning to more melodic elements in the fourth track.
- Several songs incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating dynamic contrasts that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album's final track features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, providing a reflective conclusion to the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Smoke and Mirrors
The verse shifts from vivid descriptions of deceit to a stark realization of self-worth, capturing a transformative moment.
This transition not only deepens the emotional impact but also marks a pivotal change in perspective that defines the album's narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burn Victims 3:39
- 2 Smoke and Mirrors 3:41
- 3 Learned Behavior 3:57
- 4 Living Breathing Something 3:06
- 5 Strange Comfort 3:53
- 6 In Light in Me 3:42
- 7 Silver Lining 2:59
- 8 Steadfast 4:54
- 9 Hole Hearted 3:37
- 10 Saviorself 5:05
- 11 Have.Will 4:17
- 12 Never Enders 3:33
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