Scream
Sam Bettens · 2005
49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock fueled by anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics, capturing emotional highs and lows.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scream — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its powerful delivery and emotional intensity, serving as a rallying cry for personal freedom.
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Stay — With haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, this track highlights Bettens' ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining a catchy hook.
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Not Insane — This song stands out for its raw honesty about mental health struggles, showcasing Bettens' lyrical depth and musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout uniqueness or lasting depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Choruses are often anthemic, featuring layered vocals that create a sense of uplift and emotional release.
- Several tracks incorporate introspective lyrics that shift in perspective, alternating between personal reflection and broader themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scream 3:05
- 2 Stay 3:16
- 3 Come Over Here 2:49
- 4 Not Insane 4:21
- 5 Turn Around 3:26
- 6 Go 3:19
- 7 Don’t Stop 4:00
- 8 Fine 3:33
- 9 One Second 4:52
- 10 Sister 3:13
- 11 She Says 3:35
- 12 Follow Me 3:08
- 13 Don’t Let Me Drag You Down 3:10
- 14 I’m Okay 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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