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Melee

Dogleg · 2020

35 min · 10 tracks · post-hardcore

A chaotic blend of punk energy and melodic introspection, driven by raw vocals and explosive instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Kawasaki Backflip — This opening track encapsulates the album's frenetic energy with its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, setting a high bar for the rest of the record.
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    Prom Hell — With its introspective lyrics exploring themes of anxiety and youthful disillusionment, this track showcases Dogleg's ability to balance aggression with emotional depth.
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    Wrist — The song features a dynamic shift from quiet verses to explosive choruses, highlighting the band's knack for creating tension within their music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Melee combines energetic instrumentation with emotional vocal delivery, establishing a strong identity in post-hardcore.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with 'Kawasaki Backflip', which features rapid tempo changes and layered guitar riffs that set a frenetic pace.
  • Vocals alternate between melodic singing and raw shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, such as 'Fox' leading directly into 'Headfirst', maintaining an aggressive momentum.
  • The final track, 'Ender', slows down significantly, providing a reflective conclusion after the preceding chaos.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

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 Kawasaki Backflip 2:24
  • 2 Bueno 2:56
  • 3 Prom Hell 4:21
  • 4 Fox 2:50
  • 5 Headfirst 3:44
  • 6 Hotlines 3:21
  • 7 Wartortle 2:57
  • 8 Wrist 3:06
  • 9 Cannonball 3:40
  • 10 Ender 6:21

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