Open Mouth Kiss
Leeway · 1995
36 min · 11 tracks · crossover thrash
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk and thrash metal energy, laced with socially conscious lyrics and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Foot the Bill — This track opens the album with a powerful riff and provides an energetic manifesto on consumer culture, setting the tone for the record.
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Hornet’s Nest — Its infectious chorus and driving rhythms exemplify Leeway's ability to meld hard-hitting elements with catchy hooks that invite audience participation.
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Compromise — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that critique societal norms while delivering an aggressive yet melodic arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases dynamic songwriting and energetic performances, contributing to its standing in the crossover thrash genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that contrasts sharply with the preceding songs.
- The lyrics often address social issues, with vocal delivery alternating between melodic hooks and aggressive shouting.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Compromise
The verses question conformity and societal expectations through sharp contrasts in lyrical delivery that shift from aggressive to contemplative.
This juxtaposition emphasizes internal conflict, reflecting broader themes of personal integrity versus social pressure as the music shifts dynamically around it.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Foot the Bill 3:22
- 2 Hornet’s Nest 3:42
- 3 Product 3:08
- 4 Jock Hop Show 3:42
- 5 Compromise 2:53
- 6 Manufabricate 3:03
- 7 State 4:25
- 8 The Old Man of Sorrows 3:00
- 9 I Believe 3:19
- 10 Comes Back to Haunt 2:20
- 11 Novena 3:16
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