May Day
Matt Pryor · 2012
30 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Raw, introspective melodies intertwine with sharp lyrics, capturing the essence of personal struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its defiant energy and catchy hooks, establishing Pryor’s lyrical focus on resilience.
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As If I Could Fall in Love With You Again — This song encapsulates the emotional core of the album, blending melancholy with an infectious melody that highlights Pryor's songwriting prowess.
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Unhappy Is the Only Happy You'll Ever Be — The track cleverly juxtaposes upbeat instrumentation with darker lyrical themes, showcasing Pryor's ability to blend humor and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production, with a mix of engaging melodies and introspective themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Many tracks feature layered guitar melodies that complement Pryor's vocal delivery, creating a rich texture throughout.
- Several songs employ a verse-chorus structure, but some deviate with unexpected bridges or instrumental breaks that add depth.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Was a Witness
The writing shifts into a moment of stark realization about personal accountability while addressing past mistakes directly.
This pivot from recounting events to acknowledging responsibility deepens the emotional weight, enhancing the narrative's authenticity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down 1:57
- 2 The Lies Are Keeping Me Here 2:30
- 3 Where Do We Go From Here 2:05
- 4 Like a Professional 2:40
- 5 As If I Could Fall in Love With You Again 2:10
- 6 Polish the Broken Glass 2:54
- 7 Unhappy Is the Only Happy You'll Ever Be 2:45
- 8 As Lies Go... This One Is Beautiful 3:03
- 9 Your New Favorite 2:33
- 10 You Won't Get Any Blood From Me 1:54
- 11 I Was a Witness 3:07
- 12 What My Tired Eyes Would View 2:46
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