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Losing All Hope Is Freedom

Evergreen Terrace · 2001

32 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A furious blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics that confront personal struggles and societal issues.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What Would Jesus Do With a Weapon — This track provocatively questions violence in society, blending heavy instrumentals with thought-provoking lyrics that encapsulate the band's critical stance on moral dilemmas.
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    Failure of a Friend — With its raw energy and emotional weight, this song reflects on themes of betrayal and disappointment, showcasing the band's ability to merge personal narrative with hardcore intensity.
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    Sweet Nothings Gone Forever — Opening the album with an anthemic sound, this track sets the tone for the record’s exploration of loss and resilience, making it a standout representative of their style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hardcore punk with introspective themes, establishing a solid but not presence in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down slightly.
  • Vocals alternate between aggressive shouting and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
  • Several songs incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic shifts, typical of hardcore punk, while also integrating introspective lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweet Nothings Gone Forever 3:22
  • 2 Tevis Sux 1:57
  • 3 Failure of a Friend 2:19
  • 4 Embrace 3:58
  • 5 Manifestation of Anger 3:08
  • 6 What Would Jesus Do With a Weapon 2:19
  • 7 In My Dreams I Can Fly 3:32
  • 8 Behind My Back 2:14
  • 9 This Wonderful Hatred 3:22
  • 10 Look Up at the Stars and You're Gone 2:39
  • 11 Sunday Bloody Sunday 3:23

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