Pull the Thorns from Your Heart
Senses Fail · 2015
40 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
An introspective blend of post-hardcore and emo, layered with melodic riffs and raw emotional vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carry the Weight — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of personal burdens and resilience, featuring dynamic shifts between heavy instrumentals and vulnerable lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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The Courage of an Open Heart — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this song stands out as a beacon of hope amidst the darker themes present throughout the album.
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Pull the Thorns From Your Heart — The title track synthesizes the album's themes of pain and healing, showcasing intricate melodies paired with poignant lyrics that reflect self-discovery.
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, creating a cohesive emotional journey across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features faster tempos and aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with dynamic shifts that emphasize emotional peaks and valleys.
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional crescendos throughout
- reflective moments of personal struggle
- intense bursts of raw energy
- thought-provoking themes of existence
- suitable for focused listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotionally charged narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Pull the Thorns from Your Heart' marked Senses Fail's fifth studio album and their first after a three-year hiatus. The band had experienced significant lineup changes prior to this record, which contributed to a fresh sonic direction while still retaining their signature emotional intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Used· Taking Back Sunday· Silverstein
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Three Marks of Existence 1:51
- 2 Carry the Weight 3:58
- 3 The Courage of an Open Heart 3:14
- 4 Wounds 3:48
- 5 Take Refuge 3:52
- 6 Surrender 5:13
- 7 Dying Words 2:47
- 8 The Importance of the Moment of Death 2:36
- 9 Pull the Thorns From Your Heart 3:56
- 10 We Are All Returning Home 3:52
- 11 My Fear of an Unlived Life 5:49
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