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Resolution

Hidden in Plain View · 2007

42 min · 12 tracks · pop-punk

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and earnest lyrics that encapsulate the raw emotion of early 2000s emo and pop-punk.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Don’t Wanna Hear It — The track captures the essence of youthful defiance with its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, making it a standout representation of the album's spirit.
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    Heavy Breathing — Offering a more introspective tone, this song showcases the band's lyrical vulnerability, balancing melodic elements with a heavier instrumental backdrop.
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    Something Needs to Change — This track stands out for its emotional weight, blending poignant lyrics with dynamic shifts in instrumentation that highlight the band's range and growth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic pop-punk with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production typical of its era.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
  • The album includes a brief interlude that serves as a transition between two distinct sections, altering the pacing and flow.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Bendy 3:24
  • 2 I Don’t Wanna Hear It 2:51
  • 3 Like an Ocean 2:58
  • 4 Heavy Breathing 3:43
  • 5 Walk Harbor City 3:48
  • 6 Circles 3:55
  • 7 Our Time 3:43
  • 8 Off My Shoulders 4:24
  • 9 Interlude 0:57
  • 10 Something Needs to Change 4:13
  • 11 The Lake House 3:58
  • 12 Hear Me Out 4:11

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