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.
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
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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