Lost Verses
The Red Shore · 2009
32 min · 9 tracks · punk rock
Aggressive rhythms collide with dark melodic undertones, creating a visceral sound that embodies the raw energy of punk rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Valentines Day Massacre — Opening the album with explosive energy, this track sets a furious pace and introduces the thematic intensity that runs throughout the record.
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Flesh Couture — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, illustrating the band's ability to blend melody with aggression seamlessly.
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What Doesn't Kill You? — Closing the album, this track encapsulates the overarching themes of resilience and struggle, while showcasing the band’s lyrical depth and musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive rhythms with melodic elements, showcasing a solid but not punk sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive screams and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from intense breakdowns to more melodic sections, enhancing the overall tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Valentines Day Massacre 3:26
- 2 Sink or Swim 4:05
- 3 Flesh Couture 3:00
- 4 Knives and Wolves 4:09
- 5 Pulling Teeth 3:24
- 6 Effigy of Death 3:40
- 7 I Only Smile When You're Bleeding 2:57
- 8 Thy Devourer 3:44
- 9 What Doesn't Kill You? 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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