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Shout the Truth

Confide · 2008

45 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

An explosive fusion of melodic punk and post-hardcore energy, driven by raw emotion and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Am Scared of Me — This track showcases the band's ability to blend personal vulnerability with intense instrumentation, making it relatable to listeners while demonstrating their technical prowess.
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    Holes — Holes features a compelling contrast between melodic verses and powerful choruses, encapsulating the emotional highs and lows that define the album's narrative.
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    Vultures Among the Dead — The song combines haunting melodies with aggressive riffs, reflecting themes of despair and resilience that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with melodic elements, showcasing strong vocal dynamics and a cohesive flow despite some unevenness.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive instrumentation, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, which enhances the emotional intensity.
  • The album includes interludes that serve as transitions, creating a sense of flow between songs without disrupting the overall pace.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Millstone 3:14
  • 2 Can’t See the Forest for the Trees 2:26
  • 3 I Am Scared of Me 3:31
  • 4 City to City 2:41
  • 5 Zeal 2:55
  • 6 If We Were a Sinking Ship 3:16
  • 7 00:00 2:01
  • 8 Holes 3:10
  • 9 Vultures Among the Dead 3:10
  • 10 The Bigger Picture 2:39
  • 11 In Reply 3:42
  • 12 This I Believe 2:25
  • 13 Such Great Heights 4:24
  • 14 Role Reversal 2:44
  • 15 I Never Saw This Coming 3:31

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