What makes Of Love and Lunacy by Still Remains notable?

The album received positive reviews upon release, helping to establish Still Remains within the post-hardcore and metalcore genres. It featured prominently on various charts and contributed to the burgeoning popularity of melodic hardcore bands during the mid-2000s, influencing future acts in the scene. Of Love and Lunacy is Still Remains' debut studio album, released in early 2005. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene after forming in 2003. This record marked a significant step forward in their evolution, showcasing their ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with melodic elements.

How many songs are on Of Love and Lunacy?

Of Love and Lunacy has 12 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Of Love and Lunacy

Still Remains · 2005

50 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of melodic hardcore and punk rock, charged with emotional intensity and introspective lyrics.

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To Live and Die by Fire — The opening track sets an urgent tone for the album with its explosive energy and vivid imagery of struggle, establishing the band's signature sound.
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The Worst Is Yet to Come — This song features intricate guitar work and emotionally charged vocals, exemplifying the lyrical themes of despair and resilience that permeate the album.
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Recovery — With its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this track encapsulates the emotional turmoil central to the album's narrative while showcasing the band's technical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends melodic hardcore with punk elements, showcasing strong lyrical themes and energetic instrumentation.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing a high-energy pace that persists through much of the album.
Several songs incorporate melodic breakdowns that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 To Live and Die by Fire 2:57
2 The Worst Is Yet to Come 3:50
3 In Place of Hope 4:49
4 White Walls 4:28
5 Bliss 3:37
6 Cherished 4:39
7 With What You Have 1:19
8 Kelsey 3:13
9 Recovery 5:16
10 I Can Revive Him With My Own Hands 4:42
11 Stare and Wonder 5:36
12 Blossom, the Witch 5:32

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