Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids · 2007
51 min · 16 tracks · post-hardcore
Melodic post-hardcore anthems collide with introspective lyrics, channeling youthful angst through soaring choruses and heavy instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Degenerates — The opening track sets a high-energy tone with its aggressive instrumentation and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's signature sound. Its themes of rebellion and disillusionment resonate strongly with youth culture.
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A Pistol to My Temple — This track showcases a more vulnerable side of the band, blending haunting melodies with powerful lyrics that explore themes of despair and existential crisis. It highlights the emotional range present throughout the album.
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Watch Me Bleed — With its dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, this song exemplifies the band's ability to balance melody and aggression. The raw emotion conveyed in the lyrics adds to its impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics, making it a notable entry in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a moody tone before launching into high-energy songs with heavy guitar riffs.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles between clean singing and harsh screams, enhancing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier anthemic energy.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady intensity throughout listening
- melodic hooks with emotional weight
- chaotic energy for cathartic release
- engaging journey through turmoil
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotionally heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled album marked Scary Kids Scaring Kids' first full-length release, following their 2005 EP. At the time, they were establishing themselves in the burgeoning emo and post-hardcore scenes, gaining traction alongside contemporaries like Underoath and The Used.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Underoath· The Used· Senses Fail
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Holding On
The bridge shifts to a reflective tone, addressing feelings of isolation as it contrasts earlier energetic sections.
This moment introduces a stark vulnerability that deepens the emotional weight of the song, allowing listeners to connect personally with its themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 0:40
- 2 Degenerates 3:42
- 3 Holding On 4:21
- 4 The Deep End 4:12
- 5 Faces 3:25
- 6 A Pistol to My Temple 3:57
- 7 Star Crossed 3:41
- 8 Derailed 1:43
- 9 Breathe 1:19
- 10 Set Sail 3:25
- 11 Free Again 3:49
- 12 Snake Devil 3:30
- 13 Watch Me Bleed 3:56
- 14 Goes Without Saying 4:00
- 15 Blood Runs Forever 3:22
- 16 The Power of Resolution 2:06
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