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Saosin

Saosin · 2005

16 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

Aggressive yet melodic, the album combines post-hardcore energy with introspective lyrics and soaring vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bury Your Head Start here — This track serves as an anthem of self-reflection, showcasing the band's signature sound with powerful guitar riffs and emotional vocal delivery.
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    I Wanna Hear Another Fast Song — With its energetic tempo and catchy hooks, this song embodies the youthful exuberance that defines much of Saosin's appeal, making it a standout track.
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    New Angel — This track blends melodic elements with heavier instrumentation, highlighting the band's versatility and lyrical depth while engaging listeners in a dynamic listening experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

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
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic mood boosts
  • dynamic emotional expressions
  • live performance energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Saosin's reputation and brought wider recognition in post-hardcore.
Themes
post-hardcore urgency· emotional intensity· melodic rebellion
Career context
Saosin's self-titled EP marked a significant moment in their career as it was their first major release after signing with a new label. This release followed the success of their earlier material and introduced new vocalist Cove Reber, solidifying the band's presence in the alternative rock scene. The EP helped establish Saosin as a prominent act within the post-hardcore genre.

Tracklist

  • 1 Bury Your Head Start here 3:32
  • 2 I Wanna Hear Another Fast Song 2:44
  • 3 New Angel 2:56
  • 4 Lost Symphonies (live) 3:00
  • 5 Bury Your Head (acoustic) 4:14

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