Reach
Eyes Set to Kill · 2007
44 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A fusion of melodic punk and post-hardcore energy, layered with emotional vocal harmonies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sketch in Black & White — This track exemplifies the band's dynamic contrast between soft melodic verses and explosive choruses, capturing their signature sound early in the album.
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Reach — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's central themes of aspiration and emotional struggle, featuring powerful dual vocals that convey both urgency and vulnerability.
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Young Blood Spills Tonight — This song stands out for its raw intensity and vivid storytelling, addressing themes of youth and consequence that resonate throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting with emotional vocal interplay but lacks standout production quality.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace until the final three songs, which slow down significantly.
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with alternating lead vocals between male and female singers, creating a dynamic interplay in the melodies.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between melodic sections and heavier, aggressive passages, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2007, 'Reach' was Eyes Set to Kill's debut studio album, marking their transition from an underground band to a recognized act within the post-hardcore scene. The album came after the band's self-released EP and showcased their evolving sound and lyrical maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Word Alive· We Came as Romans· Tonight Alive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:51
- 2 Sketch in Black & White 4:00
- 3 Reach 4:21
- 4 Darling 4:04
- 5 Violent Kiss 3:39
- 6 Young Blood Spills Tonight 4:28
- 7 Where We Started 4:28
- 8 Into the Night 3:18
- 9 Give You My All 2:35
- 10 Liar in the Glass 3:58
- 11 Only Holding On 4:19
- 12 Behind These Eyes 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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