Rise (A Skylit Drive album)
A Skylit Drive · 2013
40 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A fusion of melodic hardcore and post-hardcore that balances raw intensity with soaring choruses and electronic undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unbreakable — The track exemplifies the album's theme of resilience, featuring powerful lyrics and a memorable chorus that encapsulates the band's signature sound.
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Rise — As the title track, it serves as an anthem of empowerment, combining driving instrumentals with uplifting messages that resonate throughout the album.
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I, Enemy — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between aggressive verses and melodic hooks, showcasing the band's versatility and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic and hardcore elements effectively but lacks consistency in songwriting across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive instrumentation and rapid tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tracks.
- Several songs feature alternating clean and harsh vocals, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- The use of electronic effects is prominent in the choruses, adding a layer of texture that complements the heavy guitar riffs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Me Tragedy 3:12
- 2 Unbreakable 3:31
- 3 Crash Down 3:15
- 4 Rise 3:15
- 5 Crazy 2:59
- 6 Said & Done 3:40
- 7 Just Stay 4:16
- 8 Pendulum 3:20
- 9 I, Enemy 3:01
- 10 Wide Awake 3:23
- 11 Shadows 3:40
- 12 Dreaming In Blue 3:09
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