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Losing

Bully · 2017

37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Raucous guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a raw and dynamic exploration of emotional struggle.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Feel the Same — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic tempo and urgent vocals, encapsulating the album’s themes of frustration and yearning.
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    Running — A standout track that combines catchy melodies with confessional lyrics about self-doubt, illustrating the juxtaposition of vulnerability and strength.
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    Hate and Control — The closing song captures the album's essence through its haunting melodies and powerful reflections on toxic relationships, leaving a lasting impact.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic instrumentation with introspective themes, making it engaging yet cohesive.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to a more subdued tone with introspective lyrics.
  • Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
  • The album maintains a consistent sound palette centered around distorted guitars and driving rhythms, creating a cohesive sonic identity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
7/10

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 Feel the Same 1:59
  • 2 Kills to Be Resistant 3:25
  • 3 Running 3:41
  • 4 Seeing It 3:31
  • 5 Guess There 3:00
  • 6 Blame 3:23
  • 7 Focused 4:30
  • 8 Not the Way 2:35
  • 9 Spiral 2:31
  • 10 Either Way 2:17
  • 11 You Could Be Wrong 2:42
  • 12 Hate and Control 4:13

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