New Medicines
Dead Poetic · 2004
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A turbulent fusion of post-hardcore energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in melodic alternative rock textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Medicines — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of seeking solace and healing amidst chaos, blending aggressive instrumentals with poignant lyrics about struggle.
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Taste the Red Hands — This opener sets the tone for the album with explosive energy and vivid imagery, addressing themes of betrayal and emotional turmoil.
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Glass in the Trees — With its atmospheric build-up and reflective lyrics, this track illustrates the band's ability to balance heaviness with introspection, showcasing their artistic growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends post-hardcore energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing a solid but not sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic approach.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, contrasting harsh screams with clean singing to enhance emotional impact.
- The album's lyrics often explore themes of struggle and introspection, with a notable shift in tone towards the latter half.
- 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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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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bury the Difference
The moment shifts from expressing despair to a powerful call for change as it builds towards the chorus.
This progression marks a pivotal turning point in the narrative, turning inward struggles into an outward plea for transformation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Taste the Red Hands 2:57
- 2 The Dream Club Murders 3:49
- 3 New Medicines 4:02
- 4 Vanus Empty 3:55
- 5 Bury the Difference 3:32
- 6 Molotov 3:46
- 7 Glass in the Trees 5:02
- 8 Dimmer Light 4:06
- 9 Hostages 3:22
- 10 Modern Morbid Prophecies 3:52
- 11 A Hoax to Live For 10:06
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