Ours Is Chrome
Superheaven · 2015
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of grunge and alternative rock, characterized by heavy guitars and introspective lyrics that explore emotional depths.
Top tracks — play these first
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Next to Nothing — This track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and yearning, with its soaring chorus juxtaposed against gritty verses illustrating inner turmoil.
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All the Pain — With a haunting melody and reflective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend vulnerability with a heavy sonic backdrop, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Poor Aileen — The closing track offers a poignant resolution through its layered instrumentation and heartfelt narrative, leaving listeners with a lasting emotional impact as it draws together the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating an engaging but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent heavy guitar sound with layered vocals, establishing a raw energy that persists through the album.
- Several tracks employ dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, which enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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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Gushin’ Blood
The moment shifts from depicting physical pain to an introspective acknowledgment of emotional scars, revealing deeper struggles beneath the surface.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Been Bored 3:23
- 2 Next to Nothing 4:04
- 3 Room 3:37
- 4 All the Pain 4:14
- 5 Leach 3:50
- 6 Downswing 3:41
- 7 Blur 3:23
- 8 Gushin’ Blood 3:29
- 9 Dig Into Me 3:35
- 10 From the Chest Down 6:06
- 11 Poor Aileen 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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