Top tracks — play these first
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Suicidal — Opening with an explosive blend of angst and melody, this track sets a powerful tone for the album while showcasing the band's signature vocal intensity.
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L.A. City Slum — This song tackles themes of urban struggle and disillusionment, wrapped in catchy hooks that embody the band's punk rock roots.
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Blue Was the Beautiful You — A standout ballad that contrasts the album's harder tracks, it highlights the band's lyrical vulnerability and showcases Emily Armstrong's vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with strong vocal dynamics but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Vocals frequently shift between powerful belting and softer, more introspective moments, creating dynamic contrasts within tracks.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses, which adds to the album's unpredictability.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release for frustration
- high-energy sing-along moments
- gritty emotion in every track
- late-night drive intensity
- raw vocals that resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, 'Pleasure to Meet You' is Dead Sara's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2013. At this point in their career, the band aimed to expand their sound and solidify their presence in the hard rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halestorm· The Pretty Reckless· Paramore
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mr. Mr.
The bridge features a sudden shift in tempo and dynamics as the singer questions authority directly, creating an intense confrontation.
This moment breaks from the established rhythm, emphasizing defiance through its abruptness while heightening emotional stakes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suicidal 3:39
- 2 L.A. City Slum 3:24
- 3 Mona Lisa 3:14
- 4 Something Good 4:11
- 5 Lovesick 2:59
- 6 Radio One Two 3:40
- 7 Mr. Mr. 4:21
- 8 Greaser 3:28
- 9 Blue Was the Beautiful You 5:26
- 10 Feel Right at Home 4:24
- 11 For You I Am 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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