Phases
I See Stars · 2015
38 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore intensity, crafting a vivid audioscape of emotional turmoil and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Youth — This track encapsulates a sense of nostalgia and urgency, blending catchy choruses with heavy breakdowns that illustrate the band's signature style.
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Digital Renegade — With its rapid tempo and aggressive lyrics, this song serves as an anthem for defiance against societal norms, highlighting the band’s thematic focus on rebellion.
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New Demons — The title track from their previous album is revisited here, providing a seamless transition between projects while deepening the exploration of personal struggles and identity.
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What This Means 2 Me — This song features introspective lyrics that delve into personal meaning and existential themes, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the band’s lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends electronic and hardcore elements effectively but lacks standout compositions across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid electronic beats layered with aggressive guitar riffs, setting a frenetic pace.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for more introspective moments that contrast with the earlier intensity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- chaotic energy for youth
- engaging in-order listening
- uplifting moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- avoid cohesive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 28, 2015, Phases marked I See Stars' fourth studio album, following the commercially successful New Demons. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the electronicore genre while striving to maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans· Memphis May Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Murder Mitten 4:02
- 2 The Common Hours 3:06
- 3 Youth 4:04
- 4 Digital Renegade 2:08
- 5 3‐D 2:13
- 6 Latch 4:16
- 7 New Demons 4:46
- 8 Take Me 2 Church 3:52
- 9 Glow 2:45
- 10 Your Love 3:37
- 11 What This Means 2 Me 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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