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Hundredth · 2017

45 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A vibrant blend of punk rock energy and melodic introspection, merging chaotic riffs with emotionally charged lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Vertigo — The opening track captures the album's essence with its dynamic shifts between melodic clarity and intense instrumentation, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
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    Suffer — This track stands out for its raw emotional honesty, combining soaring melodies with reflective lyrics that encapsulate the album’s thematic exploration of vulnerability.
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    Chandelier — A highlight of the album, this song blends anthemic choruses with intricate guitar work, showcasing Hundredth's ability to balance aggression and melody seamlessly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends punk energy with melodic elements, showcasing a notable evolution in sound.

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 themes.
  • The album includes moments of tempo change, particularly in tracks like 'Chandelier' and 'Departure', which slow down to emphasize emotional weight.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Vertigo 3:26
  • 2 Neurotic 3:30
  • 3 White Squall 3:42
  • 4 Hole 3:52
  • 5 Suffer 3:49
  • 6 Disarray 3:34
  • 7 Down 4:05
  • 8 Grey 2:59
  • 9 Shy Vein 3:40
  • 10 Chandelier 3:39
  • 11 Youth 3:28
  • 12 Departure 5:17

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