Satiate
Avail · 1992
38 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
Energetic riffs collide with raw vocals, creating an intense soundscape that embodies the spirit of early '90s hardcore punk.
Top tracks — play these first
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All About It — This track showcases the band's signature fast-paced energy and biting lyrics, encapsulating their youthful defiance and urgency.
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Upward Grind — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song highlights Avail's ability to merge melody with hardcore intensity seamlessly.
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Twisted — This longer track allows for dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, illustrating Avail's range while maintaining their characteristic rawness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic structure and raw vocals capture early '90s hardcore punk effectively.
What we noticed
- The album features short, aggressive tracks averaging around two minutes each, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, shouted style that often overlaps with the instrumentation, creating a chaotic sound.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic guitar lines that contrast with the heavy riffs, adding depth to the overall intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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
- short bursts of intense energy
- rapid-fire tracks with urgency
- cathartic release through aggression
- high-energy anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more melodic songs
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Satiate is Avail's debut album, marking their entry into the hardcore punk scene. At this time, the band was establishing its identity, having formed just a year earlier and quickly gaining attention in the Virginia punk circuit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Water Music· Bane· Strike Anywhere
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hope
The refrain emphasizes a longing for change amidst feelings of stagnation.
This moment captures a shift from despair to determination, contrasting the album's heavier themes with a glimmer of optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 March 3:18
- 2 All About It 1:27
- 3 Forgotten 2:56
- 4 Bob’s Crew 2:15
- 5 Observations 1:09
- 6 Upward Grind 4:13
- 7 Stride 2:54
- 8 Timeframe 2:35
- 9 Pinned Up 3:00
- 10 Predictable 1:21
- 11 Twisted 5:26
- 12 Hope 1:43
- 13 Connection 3:35
- 14 Mr. Morgan 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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