Starless
Shiner · 2000
43 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A blend of intricate melodies and heavy riffs, navigating the emotional terrain of post-hardcore with nuanced songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unglued — This track exemplifies the album's emotional intensity, featuring dynamic shifts from quiet introspection to explosive choruses that capture the feeling of inner turmoil.
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Lazy Eye — With its memorable hooks and layered instrumentation, Lazy Eye stands out as a defining moment on the album, reflecting Shiner's ability to merge catchy melodies with complex arrangements.
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Starless — The title track encapsulates the overarching themes of disconnection and longing, presenting a haunting atmosphere that lingers throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex songwriting and strong production, solidifying Shiner's place in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered guitar riffs and dynamic shifts, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and softer passages.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of extended instrumental sections.
- The closing track, 'Starless', features a gradual fade-out that contrasts sharply with the preceding songs, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spinning 3:39
- 2 Giant’s Chair 3:42
- 3 Kevin Is Gone 3:56
- 4 Unglued 5:03
- 5 The Arrangement 5:17
- 6 Glass Jaw Test 2:58
- 7 Semper Fi 3:19
- 8 Lazy Eye 4:57
- 9 Rearranged 2:35
- 10 Too Much of Not Enough 5:51
- 11 Starless 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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