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Life, Scars, Apologies

Since October · 2010

41 min · 12 tracks · Christian metal

Melodic metalcore riffs intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a sound that oscillates between aggression and vulnerability.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Life, Scars, Apologies — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of personal struggle and resilience, blending melodic hooks with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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    Sober Love — A poignant exploration of love intertwined with sobriety, this track stands out for its emotional depth and powerful vocal delivery.
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    Crying Shame — With its energetic instrumentation and relatable lyrics about regret and redemption, this song showcases the band’s ability to blend heavy elements with catchy melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances aggression and melody but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
  • Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, enhancing the emotional contrast throughout the record.
  • The album's lyrics frequently explore themes of struggle and redemption, creating a narrative arc that unfolds as the listener progresses through the tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 The Way You Move 3:33
  • 2 Life, Scars, Apologies 3:24
  • 3 Believe 3:26
  • 4 Sober Love 3:10
  • 5 Life of Mine 3:57
  • 6 Other Side of Me 3:58
  • 7 The Show 2:28
  • 8 Mend All the Pieces 3:31
  • 9 Crying Shame 2:50
  • 10 My Only 3:17
  • 11 Made Up My Mind 3:18
  • 12 Don't Follow 4:09

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