Released 13 years ago this October
New Demons
I See Stars · 2013
50 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A chaotic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore intensity, forging anthems of youthful rebellion and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Demons — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of confronting inner turmoil and societal pressures while merging catchy hooks with aggressive instrumentals.
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Follow Your Leader — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and sharp critique of blind conformity, embodying the rebellious spirit prevalent throughout the album.
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Violent Bounce (People Like ¥øµ) — With its pulsating rhythms and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the band's electronic influences while addressing feelings of isolation within community dynamics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends electronic and post-hardcore elements effectively, though it lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features heavy electronic elements layered over aggressive guitar riffs, setting a frenetic pace.
- The last three tracks feature increasingly introspective lyrics and slower tempos, providing a reflective conclusion to the record.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 pacing with consistent energy
- electrifying urgency throughout listening
- for workout motivation
- engaging anthems for group settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, more melodic sounds
- need instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2013, I See Stars released 'New Demons' as their third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Digital Renegade' from 2012. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into electronicore, solidifying their distinctive sound while reflecting on personal and societal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans· Memphis May Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Initialization Sequence 0:53
- 2 Ten Thousand Feet 5:44
- 3 Follow Your Leader 4:46
- 4 New Demons 4:41
- 5 Violent Bounce (People Like ¥øµ) 4:39
- 6 Murder Mitten 5:02
- 7 We're Not in Kansas Anymore 4:46
- 8 Judith Rules 4:12
- 9 Boris the Animal 4:03
- 10 Crystal Ball 3:43
- 11 When I Say Jump, You Say How High 3:17
- 12 Who Am I? 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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