Quick the Word, Sharp the Action
Hundred Reasons · 2007
53 min · 16 tracks · punk rock
A relentless barrage of punk energy collides with introspective lyrics, creating a sound both urgent and reflective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Break the Glass — The opening track captures the album's energetic essence with its driving riffs and urgency, setting a powerful tone for what follows.
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Sick Little Masquerade — This track showcases intricate guitar work paired with introspective lyrics, highlighting the band’s ability to blend melody and raw emotion effectively.
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She Is Poison — With its infectious chorus and dynamic shifts, this song stands out as an anthem that combines angst with catchy hooks, embodying the album's spirit.
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Out of Time — This track delivers poignant reflections on personal experiences through its evocative lyrics and haunting melodies, showcasing the band's depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with introspective moments, though its cohesion suffers from an uneven flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal harmonies that create a dialogue between introspective lyrics and urgent instrumentation.
- The final three tracks slow down the pace significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- urgent introspection in every track
- short bursts of energetic reflection
- for late-night drives
- cathartic release through raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, mellow sounds
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Quick the Word, Sharp the Action' was released in 2007, Hundred Reasons was navigating their post-major label era after parting ways with Columbia Records. This album followed their previous effort, 'Heaven Let Me In', showcasing a return to their punk rock roots while exploring deeper lyrical themes. The band was seeking to redefine their identity amidst shifts in the music industry landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funeral for a Friend· Biffy Clyro· Reuben
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Break the Glass 3:26
- 2 No Way Back 3:35
- 3 Sick Little Masquerade 3:43
- 4 Boy 3:59
- 5 Slipping Away 4:16
- 6 Pernavas Iela 2:07
- 7 The Shredder 2:35
- 8 I'll Never Know 3:04
- 9 She Is Poison 3:29
- 10 Opera 3:47
- 11 Lost for Words 3:21
- 12 Out of Time 3:33
- 13 Stalemate 2:33
- 14 Punctuality's Greatest Enemy 2:16
- 15 A Little Way Back 3:54
- 16 The Prance 3:38
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