Top tracks — play these first
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No Coast — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album's themes, blending urgency with melodic introspection that reflects the band's growth and maturity.
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Bang — With its driving rhythms and frenetic energy, this opener sets the tone for the album while showcasing Braid's signature blend of punk and emotional lyricism.
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This Is Not a Revolution — This closing track encapsulates a sense of resignation and reflection, contrasting the album's more energetic moments with its poignant lyrical observations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dynamic instrumentation with introspective lyrics, marking a solid return for Braid in the emo genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature intricate guitar interplay, establishing a dynamic sound before shifting to a more subdued tone in the fourth track.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and societal observations, with a focus on introspection and emotional resonance.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Doing Yourself In
The shift from external observation to personal struggle highlights a moment where vulnerability emerges in an otherwise defiant narrative.
This transition deepens the emotional impact, illustrating how self-doubt can infiltrate even the most resilient exteriors.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bang 3:20
- 2 East End Hollows 3:53
- 3 No Coast 3:29
- 4 Damages! 3:07
- 5 Many Enemies 2:35
- 6 Pre-Evergreen 3:43
- 7 Put Some Wings on That Kid 2:25
- 8 Lux 2:53
- 9 Doing Yourself In 3:51
- 10 Climber New Entry 3:39
- 11 Light Crisis 2:30
- 12 This Is Not a Revolution 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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