Song #3
Stone Sour · 2017
4 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A blend of hard rock and post-grunge energy, infused with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Song #3 — The title track exemplifies the album’s thematic exploration of personal struggle and resilience through powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines hard rock elements with melodic hooks, showcasing solid craftsmanship but limited long-term appeal.
What we noticed
- The track features a dynamic shift between heavy guitar riffs and softer melodic sections, creating a contrast that drives the song's emotional impact.
- The chorus is characterized by layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, making it memorable.
- The song maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with variations in intensity that keep the listener engaged.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with strong chart performance and solidified band's identity.
- Themes
- personal struggle· resilience in darkness
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Song #3 marked Stone Sour's fifth studio album and followed their 2012 effort, House of Gold & Bones – Part 2. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity in the alternative metal scene after a decade of evolution since their debut in 2002.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Song #3
A shift occurs where the singer directly confronts their inner demons, delivering an emotionally charged declaration of self-acceptance.
This direct confrontation marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, shifting from introspection to empowerment as it rejects prior struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song #3 4:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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