Schadenfreude
Shiner · 2020
38 min · 8 tracks · post-hardcore
A dynamic blend of post-hardcore intensity and introspective lyricism, exploring themes of existence and emotional struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life as a Mannequin — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of identity and existential dread, utilizing dynamic shifts in tempo and tone that reflect the thematic complexity.
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Nothing — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song stands out for its raw emotional resonance, portraying a deep sense of despair within its elegant composition.
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O Captain — Closing the album, this track offers a powerful reflection on leadership and vulnerability, blending intricate guitar work with poignant lyrical moments that linger long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex arrangements and lyrical depth, marking a strong return for Shiner in the post-hardcore scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a driving tempo, but the third track introduces a significant drop in intensity with a slower, more contemplative arrangement.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar work that shifts between heavy riffs and delicate melodies, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- The lyrics often explore existential themes, with vocal delivery alternating between aggressive and introspective styles, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the End 3:50
- 2 Life as a Mannequin 6:31
- 3 Genuflect 4:07
- 4 Nothing 3:34
- 5 Low Hanging Fruit 6:04
- 6 Paul P Pogh 3:58
- 7 Swallow 6:56
- 8 O Captain 3:20
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