Top tracks — play these first
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Hero — This track became a defining anthem for the band, addressing themes of resilience and support while resonating with listeners seeking empowerment.
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Breathe — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, 'Breathe' exemplifies the band's ability to blend hard rock energy with accessible songwriting.
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100 in a 55 — '100 in a 55' highlights the band's lyrical storytelling, utilizing vivid imagery of reckless abandon to convey youthful passion and freedom.
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 a unique identity within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the energetic anthem 'Hero', which sets a high tempo that is maintained through the first half of the tracklist.
- The pacing shifts noticeably in the second half, where ballads like 'One More Goodbye' and 'Hey Mister' introduce slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- motivational anthemic choruses
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Pop Evil's debut album in 2008, Lipstick on the Mirror marked the band's entry into the hard rock scene. At this time, they were establishing their identity after forming in 2001, setting a foundation for their subsequent growth and popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shinedown· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hero 3:28
- 2 Breathe 3:23
- 3 Shine Down 3:35
- 4 100 in a 55 4:11
- 5 Somebody Like You 3:46
- 6 3 Seconds to Freedom 3:22
- 7 Rolling Stone 4:15
- 8 Another Romeo & Juliet 4:33
- 9 Stepping Stone 3:30
- 10 One More Goodbye 3:58
- 11 Hard Highway 3:38
- 12 Hey Mister 17:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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