Re-Animator
Everything Everything · 2020
45 min · 11 tracks · art rock
A kaleidoscope of art rock textures collides with cerebral lyrics, creating an expansive and dynamic sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Was a Monstering — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with darkly humorous lyrics about societal absurdities, showcasing their signature style.
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Arch Enemy — With its driving rhythm and urgent vocals, Arch Enemy captures the album's thematic exploration of personal and collective conflict while featuring an infectious chorus.
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Moonlight — Moonlight stands out for its ethereal instrumentation and introspective lyrics, perfectly balancing the album's energetic moments with a haunting atmosphere.
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Black Hyena — This track showcases a more experimental side of the band, blending avant-garde elements with pop sensibilities to create a unique listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative songwriting and production, with varied textures and strong cohesion across tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective themes in the latter tracks.
- The use of layered vocal harmonies and contrasting instrumental textures gives each track a distinct character while still feeling cohesive within the album's overall sound.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- vibrant textures for immersive listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 11, 2020, Re-Animator is Everything Everything’s fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album A Fever Dream from 2017. By this point in their career, the band had established a distinct sound characterized by intricate arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics, solidifying their position within the UK art rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- alt-J· Foals· Glass Animals
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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In Birdsong
The bridge shifts perspective to question the nature of existence and communication in a fractured world.
This structural change emphasizes vulnerability amidst chaos, inviting listeners to reflect on their own connections.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost Powers 3:41
- 2 Big Climb 3:54
- 3 It Was a Monstering 4:34
- 4 Planets 3:57
- 5 Moonlight 3:40
- 6 Arch Enemy 3:51
- 7 Lord of the Trapdoor 4:26
- 8 Black Hyena 3:58
- 9 In Birdsong 5:13
- 10 The Actor 4:04
- 11 Violent Sun 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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