Silence the World cover

Silence the World

Adept · 2013

39 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

Adept melds intense hardcore punk energy with melodic undertones, creating a dynamic soundscape that grips from start to finish.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Forever and a Day — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its explosive energy and introspective lyrics, encapsulating both urgency and vulnerability.
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    The Ocean Grave — With its haunting melody and powerful chorus, this track highlights Adept's ability to blend heavy riffs with emotionally charged songwriting.
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    Friends That Used to Be — This song showcases a more melodic side of Adept while maintaining their characteristic intensity, reflecting on themes of loss and change in relationships.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hardcore punk with melodic elements, showcasing varied vocal styles and dynamic pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic sections that contrast with the intensity.
  • Vocal delivery alternates between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating a dynamic interplay that enhances emotional impact.
  • Several tracks feature breakdowns that shift abruptly in rhythm, adding to the aggressive feel and keeping the listener engaged.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Forever and a Day 4:08
  • 2 Established 2004 3:22
  • 3 Secrets 4:01
  • 4 The Ocean Grave 3:51
  • 5 Dead Planet 4:02
  • 6 Orion 1:57
  • 7 Means to an End (The Greatest Betrayer) 3:56
  • 8 Friends That Used to Be 3:16
  • 9 Heart vs. Beats 3:20
  • 10 The Toughest Kids 3:28
  • 11 Aftermatch 4:00

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