Released 10 years ago
Low Teens
Every Time I Die · 2016
43 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A whirlwind of chaotic riffs and raw emotion that blends hardcore punk with metalcore intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Didn’t Want to Join Your Stupid Cult Anyway — This track encapsulates the album's defiant spirit through aggressive instrumentation and biting lyrics that critique conformity and social norms.
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Glitches — With its relentless energy and dynamic shifts, this song showcases the band's ability to blend melody with chaos while addressing themes of disconnection.
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Religion of Speed — The closing track builds an epic atmosphere with complex arrangements, reflecting the album's overarching themes of desperation and urgency while highlighting the band’s musical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense musicality with lyrical depth, making it a strong entry in the hardcore punk genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic interludes, creating dynamic contrasts.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of personal struggle and societal issues, with verses often delivered in a rapid-fire vocal style that matches the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral catharsis through intensity
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short bursts of urgency
- engaging narratives of chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent pacing
- seek mellow background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2016, Low Teens marked Every Time I Die's eighth studio album, arriving after their 2014 release From Parts Unknown. The band was at a critical juncture, having solidified their reputation for pushing the boundaries of hardcore while facing lineup changes and personal turmoil within their ranks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chariot· Norma Jean· Hopesfall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fear and Trembling 2:55
- 2 Glitches 2:45
- 3 C++ (Love Will Get You Killed) 2:46
- 4 Two Summers 3:22
- 5 Awful Lot 3:31
- 6 I Didn’t Want to Join Your Stupid Cult Anyway 2:23
- 7 It Remembers 3:43
- 8 Petal 2:59
- 9 The Coin Has a Say 2:47
- 10 Religion of Speed 5:09
- 11 Just as Real but Not as Brightly Lit 3:08
- 12 1977 2:37
- 13 Map Change 4:56
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