Sound Shattering Sound
Gyroscope · 2004
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Punchy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses blend with introspective lyrics in this vibrant alternative rock album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Confidence in Confidentiality — The opening track sets the tone with its energetic instrumentation and sharp lyrical commentary on trust and secrecy, encapsulating the album's core themes.
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Hollow Like Cheyenne — This track combines haunting melodies with vivid storytelling, illustrating emotional conflict and a sense of longing that resonates throughout the album.
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Doctor Doctor — With its catchy hooks and rhythmic drive, this song stands out as both a critique of societal expectations and an infectious anthem for listeners.
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Get Down — A short but impactful track, it showcases the band's ability to blend fun energy with deeper reflections, making it a highlight in the album's pacing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock with introspective moments, balancing its sound well but not breaking new ground.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature punchy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks 4 through 6 shift to more introspective lyrics and slower tempos, creating a contrast in mood.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective ending.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- punchy riffs for energetic drives
- an anthemic soundtrack for gatherings
- introspective moments in between
- quick bursts of lyrical insight
Maybe skip if you
- slow-building emotional reflections
- long tracks demanding patience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2004, Sound Shattering Sound marked Gyroscope's second album, following their debut, Invitation to the Game. The band was solidifying their position in the Australian alternative rock scene, aiming to build on the success of their previous record while experimenting with a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Birds of Tokyo· The Butterfly Effect· Dead Letter Circus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Confidence in Confidentiality 3:19
- 2 Safe Forever 3:41
- 3 Take This for Granted 3:19
- 4 Hollow Like Cheyenne 5:05
- 5 Doctor Doctor 2:47
- 6 Misery 4:10
- 7 Get Down 2:23
- 8 Midnight Express 4:15
- 9 Are You Getting Any Better? 3:27
- 10 My Hands Are Tied 3:45
- 11 Driving for the Storm 2:46
- 12 You Try Waiting This Long 4:22
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