Scripted
Icon for Hire · 2011
31 min · 11 tracks · emo
A dynamic blend of emo-pop energy and introspective lyrics, driven by powerful vocals and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Make a Move — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and motivational lyrics, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of seizing opportunities and embracing change.
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Fight — With its driving rhythm and empowering message, this song serves as a rallying cry for resilience, showcasing the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with meaningful content.
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Iodine — Iodine highlights the band's emotional depth through haunting lyrics that explore themes of pain and healing, making it a pivotal moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines emo-pop energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing dynamic shifts and a theatrical approach.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Overture', sets a theatrical tone with layered instrumentation before transitioning into the more energetic 'Theatre'.
- The album features a consistent use of dynamic shifts, often moving from quiet, introspective verses to powerful, anthemic choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements or dramatic pauses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- energetic sing-alongs with friends
- introspective moments for self-reflection
- catchy hooks for repeated listening
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Icon for Hire's debut album in 2011, Scripted marked the band's entrance into the music scene after forming in 2007. This record introduced their unique sound, which fused emo influences with pop elements, helping them carve a niche within the alternative music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paramore· Tonight Alive· We Are the In Crowd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 0:29
- 2 Theatre 2:42
- 3 Make a Move 3:03
- 4 Get Well 2:57
- 5 The Grey 3:27
- 6 Off With Her Head 3:05
- 7 Fight 3:00
- 8 Up In Flames 2:48
- 9 Iodine 2:32
- 10 Only a Memory 3:51
- 11 Pieces 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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