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Requiem

The Getaway Plan · 2011

48 min · 11 tracks

A vibrant blend of post-hardcore and alternative rock that intertwines melodic hooks with atmospheric instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Phantoms — As the lead single, 'Phantoms' encapsulates the album’s energetic yet introspective nature, featuring anthemic choruses and layered instrumentals that invite sing-alongs.
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    Flying Colours — 'Flying Colours' stands out for its dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, illustrating the band's ability to blend vulnerability with power.
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    Requiem — The title track serves as a poignant conclusion to the album, weaving together themes of reflection and closure through emotionally charged lyrics and sweeping melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic post-hardcore with melodic elements but lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy with driving rhythms and layered guitar work, while the second half shifts to more introspective melodies.
  • Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
  • The final track, 'Requiem', serves as an atmospheric conclusion, incorporating orchestral elements that contrast with the preceding rock sound.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
5/10

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 The Reckoning 3:38
  • 2 Phantoms 4:04
  • 3 Flying Colours 4:34
  • 4 Move Along 4:08
  • 5 February 4:19
  • 6 Coming Home 4:14
  • 7 S.T.A.R.S 5:22
  • 8 Heartstone 5:07
  • 9 Oceans Between Us 3:57
  • 10 Child of Light 3:59
  • 11 Requiem 4:42

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