Nonnegative
Coldrain · 2022
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs, embodying the emotional struggles of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Help Me Help You Start here — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its urgent energy and compelling lyrical plea for connection amidst chaos.
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Bloody Power Fame — A critique of societal pressures and fame, this track blends aggressive instrumentals with thoughtful lyrics, highlighting Coldrain's ability to tackle heavy themes.
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Before I Go — With its anthemic chorus and emotional depth, this song exemplifies the band's knack for creating relatable narratives that resonate deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section that contrasts sharply.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The album's lyrics often explore themes of struggle and resilience, with a notable use of repetition in key phrases to emphasize emotional weight.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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, consistent energy levels
- emotional lyrical exploration
- immersive mid-tempo flow
- reflective listening moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound after a previous acclaimed album.
- Themes
- Japanese rock scene· dark side of fame· emotional struggle· loss and longing
- Moods
- Chill· Introspective
- Career context
- Released on July 6, 2022, 'Nonnegative' is Coldrain's fifth studio album, following their 2019 release 'The Side Effects'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Japanese rock scene and sought to explore deeper emotional themes while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Architects· Bring Me the Horizon
Tracklist
- 1 Help Me Help You Start here 3:43
- 2 CALLING 3:27
- 3 Cut Me 3:23
- 4 Before I Go 4:06
- 5 Bloody Power Fame 3:58
- 6 Here With You 3:19
- 7 Boys And Girls 4:09
- 8 PARADISE (Kill The Silence) 3:43
- 9 2020 4:01
- 10 Rabbit Hole 3:42
- 11 Don’t Speak 3:50
- 12 From Today 3:53
If this landed
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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