Top tracks — play these first
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The Journey — Opening with a haunting atmosphere, this track sets a contemplative tone that contrasts with the album's heavier moments, showcasing Showbread's dynamic range.
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The Vulture — This track features aggressive instrumentation paired with incisive lyrics, effectively illustrating the band's ability to blend melody with chaos while addressing deeper societal issues.
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The Death — With its climactic build and emotional weight, this song encapsulates the existential themes prevalent throughout the album, striking a balance between despair and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nervosa's narrative depth and dynamic shifts create an engaging listening experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure where each track corresponds to a thematic element, creating a cohesive story throughout.
- Tracks often shift abruptly between chaotic instrumentation and quieter, introspective moments, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the lyrics.
- Several tracks end with unresolved chords, contributing to a sense of tension and anticipation for the following piece.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- challenging song structures throughout
- intense emotional catharsis experience
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive full-album engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Showbread's fourth studio album, Nervosa came during a time of self-imposed artistic isolation for the band, following their previous release, Age of Reptiles, in 2006. This album marked a shift towards a more conceptual approach, reflecting on existential themes woven into their characteristic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Haste the Day· Underoath· The Chariot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Journey 3:36
- 2 The Vulture 3:35
- 3 The Sky 3:27
- 4 The Dirt 4:28
- 5 The Dirt (Alpha) 4:58
- 6 The Pig 3:17
- 7 The Flies 5:07
- 8 The Goat 5:53
- 9 The Death 3:33
- 10 The End 1:26
- 11 The End (Omega) 2:21
- 12 The Beginning 7:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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