Top tracks — play these first
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Stars — Opening the album with an uplifting message, this track captures the essence of resilience and ambition, setting an optimistic tone for the record.
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Gotta Get It Right — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with motivational lyrics about striving for success.
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Hyperventilate — This track stands out with its frenetic energy and raw honesty, addressing feelings of anxiety and pressure in a relatable way that resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic anthems with reflective ballads, but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- anthemic choruses for uplifting moments
- emotional depth with polished melodies
- energizing tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of experimental sounds
- prefer slow, introspective listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 16, 2014, 'Modern Vintage' is Sixx:A.M.'s fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'This Is Gonna Hurt'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the hard rock genre while experimenting with a more polished sound that highlights their lyrical introspection and musical evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Papa Roach· Hinder· Shinedown
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Before It’s Over
The bridge shifts to a moment of vulnerability where the singer reflects on the urgency of seizing opportunities before they slip away.
This pivotal shift in tone emphasizes a sense of immediacy, contrasting earlier themes of determination and reinforcing the album's overarching narrative of embracing life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stars 3:50
- 2 Gotta Get It Right 3:12
- 3 Relief 4:21
- 4 Get Ya Some 3:27
- 5 Let’s Go 4:22
- 6 Drive 4:30
- 7 Give Me a Love 4:03
- 8 Hyperventilate 3:41
- 9 High on the Music 3:40
- 10 Miracle 3:20
- 11 Before It’s Over 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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