Released 6 years ago this October
Pressure
Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown · 2020
42 min · 13 tracks · blues rock
Blues-infused rock riffs collide with raw, emotive vocals that capture both urgency and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pressure — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of anxiety and resilience, featuring a driving rhythm that mirrors the intensity of its lyrics.
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Backbone — With its anthemic chorus and powerful guitar work, this track serves as a rallying cry for self-empowerment amidst adversity.
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Holdin’ My Breath — This song stands out with its introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, showcasing the band's ability to blend vulnerability with musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic rock with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a fast pace that is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the emotive quality of the lyrics and engaging the listener.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, featuring more introspective lyrics and stripped-back instrumentation, creating a contrast with earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- urgent energy for road trips
- reflective moments of solitude
- cathartic release in loud spaces
- short bursts of emotional intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, mellow tunes
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Pressure is the third studio album by Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, following their 2019 project, Trick My Truck. The band was gaining traction in the blues rock scene, having established a dedicated fanbase through extensive touring and high-energy performances. This album reflects their maturation as artists while continuing to showcase their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Greta Van Fleet· Rival Sons· The Black Keys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pressure
The singer confronts overwhelming feelings directly through urgent imagery and stark metaphors.
This directness shifts the narrative from passive to active, inviting listeners into a shared experience of struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pressure 2:23
- 2 Hitchhiker 3:22
- 3 Crazy Days 3:49
- 4 Backbone 2:48
- 5 Holdin’ My Breath 4:11
- 6 Like the Old Me 3:50
- 7 Automatic 2:53
- 8 Wildside 3:21
- 9 Misery 3:34
- 10 Fuel 2:49
- 11 Loner 3:33
- 12 Fever 3:31
- 13 Coastin’ 2:30
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