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Soul Structure

Higher Power · 2017

32 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A vibrant blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics that channel youthful disillusionment into sonic catharsis.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Can’t Relate — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and raw emotion, encapsulating themes of isolation and frustration that permeate the album.
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    Looking Inward — With a more melodic approach, this song offers a reflective moment that contrasts the album’s heavier tracks while maintaining lyrical intensity.
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    Burning — The standout track features an explosive chorus that showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with aggressive instrumentation, amplifying their distinct sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hardcore punk with introspective lyrics, creating a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective pace that contrasts sharply with the opening.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense soundscape, while vocals alternate between melodic and aggressive styles.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in intensity, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the preceding energy.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Can’t Relate 2:40
  • 2 Looking Inward 3:21
  • 3 Balance 2:54
  • 4 Hole 2:16
  • 5 Four Walls Black 2:24
  • 6 Between Concrete and Sky 3:48
  • 7 Burning 4:29
  • 8 Embrace 1:35
  • 9 Reflect 3:39
  • 10 You Ain’t Much 3:04
  • 11 Fake Mantra 2:17

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