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Lividity

It Dies Today · 2009

44 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

Raw punk energy collides with melodic introspection, creating an urgent soundscape that captures the angst of a generation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    This Ghost — Opening with frenetic guitar work and raw vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of despair and urgency.
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    Thank You for Drinking — This track combines catchy hooks with a critique of substance abuse culture, reflecting the band's ability to merge melody with meaningful commentary.
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    Martyr of Truth — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics, this song showcases the band's knack for balancing aggression with introspective themes.
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    Complacence Without Pursuit (Lividity) — The closing track offers a sprawling emotional arc, blending atmospheric elements with intense instrumentation and leaving listeners with a lasting impression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends raw punk energy with melodic elements, showcasing dynamic vocal styles and varied tempos.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and urgent vocals, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • The final track includes an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure to the album.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 This Ghost 2:54
  • 2 Reckless Abandon 3:54
  • 3 Thank You for Drinking 3:01
  • 4 Miss October 4:10
  • 5 Bled Out in Black and White 3:12
  • 6 Martyr of Truth 3:37
  • 7 Nihility 3:17
  • 8 Life of Uncertainty 4:52
  • 9 The Architects 3:33
  • 10 Complacence Without Pursuit (Lividity) 4:36
  • 11 Come Undone 7:45

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