Lament
35 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A tapestry of raw emotion, blending cathartic vocals with intricate instrumentals to create an immersive post-hardcore experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Heroine — This opening track sets the tone for the album with urgent instrumentation and poignant lyrics that grapple with addiction and loss, immediately drawing listeners into the emotional landscape.
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Lament — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of mourning and reflection, featuring powerful vocal delivery that heightens the sense of vulnerability throughout.
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Exit Row — With its rapid tempo and sharp lyrics, this track captures a moment of existential crisis, showcasing the band’s signature sound while addressing feelings of isolation and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense vocals with intricate instrumentals, creating a compelling yet uneven emotional journey.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets an intense tone, followed by a gradual shift to more melodic elements in the subsequent songs.
- Vocal delivery alternates between spoken word and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, which disrupt the flow but enhance emotional impact, particularly in the latter half of the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- cathartic release of emotions
- short bursts of intensity
- reflective moments between chaos
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lament marks Touché Amoré's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Stage Four, released in 2016. By this time, the band had solidified their place in the post-hardcore scene, known for their intense emotional delivery and lyrical depth, emerging as a significant voice within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- La Dispute· Pianos Become the Teeth· Defeater
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lament
The lyrics shift from collective sorrow to an intimate reflection on personal loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come Heroine 2:50
- 2 Lament 3:20
- 3 Feign 2:48
- 4 Reminders 3:03
- 5 Limelight 5:02
- 6 Exit Row 2:16
- 7 Savoring 2:56
- 8 A Broadcast 3:01
- 9 I’ll Be Your Host 3:27
- 10 Deflector 3:31
- 11 A Forecast 3:38
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