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Mis•an•thrope

Ded · 2017

37 min · 11 tracks

A relentless blend of nu-metal aggression and introspective lyrics, driven by heavy riffs and raw emotional energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Architect — The opening track establishes the album's tone with its ferocious energy and sharp lyrical commentary on societal pressures. Its anthemic chorus sets up the overarching themes of disillusionment present throughout the album.
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    Anti-Everything — This track embodies the band's critical approach to modern life, combining a catchy hook with blistering instrumentals. It serves as a rallying cry for those feeling out of place in contemporary society.
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    Hate Me — With its raw vulnerability, this track delves into themes of self-loathing and rejection, illustrating Ded's ability to fuse personal struggle with heavy musicality. The emotional weight here resonates strongly within the context of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions with emotional lyrics but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and intense vocals, setting a relentless pace.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between heavy verses and melodic choruses, creating a dynamic contrast within individual songs.
  • The album includes moments of introspection, particularly in the lyrics, which are often delivered with raw emotional intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Architect 3:47
  • 2 Anti-Everything 3:14
  • 3 Dead to Me 3:17
  • 4 FMFY 3:10
  • 5 Remember the Enemy 3:32
  • 6 Disassociate 2:51
  • 7 Rope 3:59
  • 8 Hate Me 3:02
  • 9 I Exist 3:07
  • 10 Inside 3:26
  • 11 Beautiful 3:57

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