Pain
The Letter Black · 2017
48 min · 12 tracks · Christian rock
A fusion of heavy rock riffs and emotionally charged lyrics, blending intensity with spiritual introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pain — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme, combining powerful vocals with relatable lyrics that address personal struggle and resilience.
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Last Day That I Cared — This track features a driving rhythm and anthemic chorus that reflects a turning point in emotional recovery, making it resonate strongly with listeners.
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Alive — With its uplifting message about overcoming adversity, 'Alive' showcases the band’s ability to blend heavy instrumentation with hope-filled lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy rock with introspective lyrics, balancing intensity with moments of vulnerability.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through the early part of the album.
- Tracks like 'Meant for You' and 'Breathe' shift to softer melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a contrast in dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate repetitive choruses that emphasize emotional themes, inviting listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- emotional release through powerful anthems
- cathartic exploration of personal struggles
- empowering themes for uplifting energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 26, 2017, Pain is The Letter Black's third studio album, following their 2014 release, Rebuild. At this stage, the band was building on their established sound while incorporating more personal and vulnerable themes into their music, showcasing growth in songwriting and production quality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fear 3:45
- 2 Last Day That I Cared 3:54
- 3 Pain 4:20
- 4 Rock's Not Dead 3:26
- 5 Kill the Devil 3:46
- 6 Meant for You 3:43
- 7 Alive 4:59
- 8 Rise from the Dead 3:10
- 9 Tear You Apart 3:27
- 10 Breathe 3:44
- 11 I Am 3:26
- 12 Holding On 7:06
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