Ruiner
Nothing,Nowhere · 2018
33 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Emotional soundscapes blend with introspective lyrics, creating a raw and cathartic listening experience that traverses genres.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
ruiner — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of self-destruction and vulnerability, combining haunting melodies with confessional lyrics, making it a pivotal piece.
-
→
better — This track stands out for its juxtaposition of catchy hooks and dark lyrical content, reflecting the struggle between hope and despair that permeates the album.
-
→
rejecter — With its driving instrumentals and lyrical depth, this song showcases the artist's ability to blend emotional intensity with an engaging sound, representing his artistic growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but has moments of unevenness in execution and flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered guitar textures and a steady drumbeat, establishing an emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside sung vocals, creating a dynamic interplay between styles.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, leading to a more introspective and subdued conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release in short bursts
- introspective reflections on past
- raw emotion in every track
- quick hits of vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, sprawling albums
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Ruiner is Nothing,Nowhere's second studio album, following the breakthrough success of his debut, Reaper. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent figure within the emo rap and post-hardcore scenes, blending various influences to carve out a unique sonic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· GHOSTEMANE· Juice WRLD
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 outsider 1:23
- 2 reminiscer 3:28
- 3 better 3:25
- 4 sinker 3:01
- 5 hammer 3:24
- 6 rejecter 4:08
- 7 ruiner 3:04
- 8 sayer 3:23
- 9 vacanter 2:29
- 10 changer 2:29
- 11 waster 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.