Released 20 years ago
Saosin
Saosin · 2006
41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A whirlwind of melodic post-hardcore energy, blending emotional vocals with intricate guitar work and driving rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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You’re Not Alone — This track showcases the band's signature blend of soaring melodies and heavy instrumentation, encapsulating the emotional intensity that defines the album.
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It’s Far Better to Learn — Opening the album, this track sets a dynamic tone with its compelling lyrics and energetic instrumentation, establishing the band's style right from the start.
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Voices — With its introspective lyrics and powerful chorus, this song highlights both the lyrical depth and musical complexity that resonate throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and intricate arrangements but lacks cohesion due to its abrupt shifts in style.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, while the last two tracks shift to a more subdued acoustic presentation.
- Vocal melodies often soar above intricate guitar riffs, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes emotional intensity.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- introspective lyrics with soaring vocals
- energetic melodies for focused listening
- cathartic release in each track
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Saosin's self-titled album marked the band's major-label debut, following their successful EP 'Translating the Name' in 2003. By 2006, they were poised to gain national attention in the alternative rock scene, featuring new vocalist Cove Reber and a polished sound that expanded their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Circa Survive· The Receiving End of Sirens· Dance Gavin Dance
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Finding Home
The bridge shifts abruptly into a reflective moment where the narrator confronts feelings of isolation and yearning for belonging.
This structural pivot not only emphasizes vulnerability but also contrasts with the more assertive verses, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s Far Better to Learn 3:54
- 2 Sleepers 2:51
- 3 It’s So Simple 2:48
- 4 Voices 3:37
- 5 Finding Home 3:09
- 6 Follow and Feel 3:19
- 7 Come Close 3:15
- 8 I Never Wanted To 3:29
- 9 Collapse 3:15
- 10 You’re Not Alone 3:58
- 11 Bury Your Head 3:34
- 12 Some Sense of Security 4:00
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