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Devilskin · 2020

47 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A relentless blend of hard rock energy and emotive lyrics, infused with raw intensity and melodic hooks throughout.

Top tracks — play these first

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    All Fall Down — This track combines driving rhythms with introspective lyrics about resilience, effectively capturing the album's overarching themes of struggle and perseverance.
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    Corrode — With its infectious chorus and powerful dynamics, this song exemplifies Devilskin's knack for blending heavy instrumentation with emotional resonance.
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    Blood & Bone — The haunting melodies and poignant lyrics reflect personal struggles, making it a standout moment that showcases the band's lyrical maturity.
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    Everybody's High but Me — This track's upbeat tempo contrasts sharply with its reflective subject matter, creating a compelling dichotomy that resonates with listeners.

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 showcases strong songwriting and production but follows familiar hard rock templates.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
  • Several songs feature dynamic shifts between heavy guitar riffs and softer melodic sections, creating contrast within individual tracks.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of struggle and resilience, with a focus on personal experiences that resonate emotionally.
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 Do You See Birds 3:42
  • 2 All Fall Down 3:37
  • 3 Corrode 4:15
  • 4 Eyes Red Heavy 5:06
  • 5 Same Life 3:22
  • 6 The Victor 3:38
  • 7 Blood & Bone 4:17
  • 8 Endo 3:37
  • 9 Bright Lights 4:15
  • 10 Sweet Release 4:45
  • 11 Be Like the River 4:15
  • 12 Everybody's High but Me 2:42

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