Misery Made Me
Silverstein · 2022
37 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending post-hardcore intensity with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Our Song Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Die Alone — This track captures the essence of isolation and despair with its driving rhythms and poignant lyrics, making it a standout representation of the album's themes.
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Cold Blood — With its dynamic shifts from melodic verses to explosive choruses, this song exemplifies the band's signature sound while addressing complex emotions.
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Misery — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's narrative, encapsulating the struggle with pain and vulnerability through haunting melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, creating dynamic contrasts throughout the record.
- The final track ends with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension that echoes the album's themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw energy
- cathartic release for frustrations
- late-night introspection and energy
- punchy anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, sounds
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Incorporates a significant evolution in sound and emotional exploration.
- Themes
- emotional isolation· haunted memories· personal despair
- Career context
- Released in 2022, Misery Made Me is Silverstein's ninth studio album and follows their 2017 effort, Dead Reflection. This record marks a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating more personal themes and experimentation in songwriting while solidifying their place in the emo and post-hardcore scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
- 1 Our Song Start here 3:11
- 2 Die Alone 2:47
- 3 Ultraviolet 2:53
- 4 Cold Blood 2:52
- 5 It’s Over 3:23
- 6 The Altar/Mary 3:58
- 7 Slow Motion 3:08
- 8 Don’t Wait Up 3:27
- 9 Bankrupt 3:21
- 10 Live Like This 3:56
- 11 Misery 4:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Sister Cities
The Wonder Years
Explores similar themes of emotional isolation and personal struggles with anthemic melodies and raw intensity.
Rooms of the House
La Dispute
Shares a focus on introspective lyrics and emotional turmoil, blending post-hardcore with poetic storytelling.
How We Both Wondrously Perish
Being as an Ocean
Combines melodic hooks with a raw exploration of despair and haunting memories in a post-hardcore framework.
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