Start the Party
The Blackout · 2013
37 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
Energetic post-hardcore anthems blend catchy hooks with aggressive instrumentation, inviting listeners to unleash their inner party spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Start the Party — The title track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and rallying cry for fun, embodying the overall theme of celebration and liberation.
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Radio — As one of the standout singles, 'Radio' combines catchy hooks with a powerful chorus that captures the essence of youthful rebellion and desire for connection.
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Let Me Go — 'Let Me Go' showcases a more emotional side of the band, balancing heavy instrumentals with poignant lyrics that explore themes of freedom and self-discovery.
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Keep Singing — 'Keep Singing' serves as an anthem of perseverance, encouraging listeners to push through challenges while maintaining an upbeat tempo and sing-along potential.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic hooks and aggressive instrumentation define this post-hardcore album, appealing to its genre's audience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a party-like atmosphere.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns between the lead singer and backing vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as quieter verses that build into explosive choruses, creating tension and release.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- high-energy party starter vibes
- cathartic release through anthems
- inviting group sing-alongs
- quick bursts of excitement
- feel-good tracks for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking deep narrative exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 22, 2013, 'Start the Party' marked The Blackout's fourth studio album, following the critical success of their previous release 'The Revelations'. At this point in their career, they were seeking to redefine their sound while maintaining their energetic essence, as they transitioned into a more mainstream appeal within the post-hardcore genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bring Me the Horizon· We Came as Romans· Of Mice & Men
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Start the Party 3:44
- 2 Radio 2:57
- 3 We Live On 3:23
- 4 Let Me Go 3:25
- 5 Take Away the Misery 3:08
- 6 Keep Singing 3:24
- 7 Running Scared 3:17
- 8 You 3:27
- 9 Free Yourself 3:13
- 10 Sleep When You're Dead 3:54
- 11 Throw It All Away 3:24
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