Top tracks — play these first
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Tear It Down — Opening with a fierce energy, this track sets a confrontational tone that encapsulates the album's theme of resilience against adversity.
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Picture Perfect — The title track showcases the band's ability to balance heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, emphasizing their growth as songwriters.
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Wasted — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and emotional depth, representing the struggle between temptation and self-awareness prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective songs.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- 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, consistent energy levels
- introspective emotional reflections
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Picture Perfect is Soil's fourth studio album, following their 2006 effort, True Self. At this point, the band was seeking to solidify their sound after lineup changes and a hiatus, aiming to recapture their earlier energy while appealing to a broader audience.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Like It Is
The verse shifts from a reflective tone to an empowering declaration about embracing one's true self amidst external judgment.
This transition emphasizes personal agency and contrasts vulnerability with strength, illustrating a pivotal moment in the narrative of self-acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tear It Down 3:12
- 2 The Lesser Man 3:39
- 3 Like It Is 3:29
- 4 Picture Perfect 4:04
- 5 Surrounded 3:37
- 6 Wasted 3:27
- 7 Every Moment 3:13
- 8 Anymore 4:14
- 9 Falter 3:38
- 10 Too Far Away 4:29
- 11 Calling Out 3:38
- 12 Temptation 3:50
- 13 Last Wish 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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