Slave Vows
The Icarus Line · 2013
45 min · 8 tracks · punk rock
A raw, frenzied exploration of punk rock's darker undercurrents with relentless rhythms and haunting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dark circles — The opening track sets a haunting tone with its extended length and atmospheric build-up, embodying the album's exploration of despair and introspection.
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Don't let me save your soul — This track showcases a dynamic shift between intense vocal delivery and melodic interludes, illustrating the band's ability to blend aggression with vulnerability.
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Marathon man — Its driving rhythm and sharp lyrics convey a sense of urgency that captures the album’s overarching themes of struggle and perseverance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and haunting vocals create a distinct punk sound, though its cohesion suffers from abrupt shifts.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tone, maintaining high energy through the first four songs.
- Vocals are often layered with effects, creating a haunting atmosphere that complements the raw instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly in the second half, which disrupts the flow and introduces a sense of chaos.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dark circles 10:57
- 2 Don't let me save your soul 4:15
- 3 Marathon man 6:48
- 4 Dead body 7:51
- 5 No money music 1:57
- 6 City Job 5:04
- 7 Laying down for the man 5:00
- 8 Rats ass 3:11
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