Old Souls
Deaf Havana · 2013
49 min · 20 tracks · punk rock
A poignant blend of melodic punk rock and introspective lyrics that wrestle with themes of nostalgia and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boston Square — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, setting the tone for the exploration of personal struggles and nostalgia that defines the record.
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Saved — 'Saved' showcases the band's lyrical depth, addressing themes of redemption and personal growth through soaring melodies and heartfelt delivery.
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Everybody's Dancing and I Want To Die — This song contrasts upbeat instrumentation with darker lyrical themes, embodying the tension between external appearances and internal turmoil that permeates the album.
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Caro Padre — 'Caro Padre' serves as an emotional centerpiece on the album, featuring reflective lyrics about family and legacy 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 blends energetic punk with introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion due to its length and bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Old Souls' was Deaf Havana's third studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound following the departure of key members. This album came after their commercially successful project 'Fools and Worthless Liars', solidifying their transition from post-hardcore roots to a more melodic and lyrical focus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- You Me at Six· Lower Than Atlantis· We Are the Ocean
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Saved
The chorus shifts perspectives mid-song, introducing a sense of urgency and hope that was previously absent.
This shift not only elevates the emotional stakes but also emphasizes a transformative journey from despair towards hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Boston Square 3:33
- 2 Lights 4:57
- 3 Everybody's Dancing and I Want To Die 3:59
- 4 Subterranean Bullshit Blues 3:23
- 5 Night Drives 4:19
- 6 22 3:45
- 7 Speeding Cars 4:34
- 8 Saved 4:16
- 9 Mildred 3:48
- 10 Tuesday People 4:05
- 11 Kings Road Ghosts 3:18
- 12 Caro Padre 5:38
Disc 2
- 1 English Hearts (Feature Length Documentary)
- 2 Saved (Union Chapel)
- 3 Youth In Retrospect (Union Chapel)
- 4 Hunstanton Pier
- 5 Caro Padre
- 6 Kings Road Ghosts (Fens Acoustic)
- 7 Boston Square (Fens Acoustic)
- 8 22 (Fens Acoustic)
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