What makes South of Sideways by Edgewater notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics and helped establish Edgewater as a noteworthy act in the alternative rock genre. Its lead single, Inhale, garnered significant radio play, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and setting the stage for future releases. Released in January 2004, South of Sideways marked Edgewater's debut album, introducing their sound to the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was emerging from local gigs and honing their craft, aiming for broader recognition in a competitive landscape dominated by post-grunge influences.

How many songs are on South of Sideways?

South of Sideways has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

South of Sideways

Edgewater · 2004

47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of driving guitars and introspective lyrics captures the essence of early 2000s alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Inhale — As the opening track, Inhale introduces listeners to Edgewater's signature sound with its catchy hooks and relatable themes of longing and self-reflection.
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Break Me Out — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and dynamic energy, capturing a sense of urgency that resonates with listeners seeking empowerment.
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Sweet Suffocation — Exploring themes of emotional struggle, Sweet Suffocation showcases the band's lyrical depth alongside an engaging melodic structure that draws listeners in.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

41 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of energetic and introspective tracks, typical of early 2000s alternative rock.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features driving guitar riffs and energetic tempos, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower arrangements.
Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal technique, creating a dynamic interplay between lead and backing vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Inhale 3:30
2 Science (Of It All) 3:55
3 Eyes Wired Shut 3:16
4 Neglected 4:10
5 Break Me Out 3:54
6 The Story of... 3:17
7 Tres Quatros 5:32
8 Sweet Suffocation 3:16
9 One Perfect Something 3:38
10 Circles 3:53
11 Quitter 4:16
12 Lifter 5:05

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