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Released 10 years ago

Stay Lost

Sianvar · 2016

41 min · 10 tracks

A whirlwind of intricate rhythms and emotive vocals that oscillate between chaotic intensity and reflective calm.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stay Lost — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of existential struggle and emotional turmoil through its dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity.
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    Omniphobia — This track showcases intricate guitar work paired with haunting vocals, creating a palpable tension that highlights the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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    Coordinate Love — Its concise length contrasts with the sprawling complexity of other tracks, offering a poignant reflection on love that cuts through the album's heavier themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album combines intricate rhythms and emotive vocals, establishing a unique sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • Vocals alternate between melodic singing and intense screaming, often within the same song, enhancing the emotional contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Don’t Carry This

    The bridge introduces a shift where the protagonist confronts their inner demons directly, stripping away metaphorical layers for stark honesty.

    This direct confrontation deviates from the song's earlier abstract imagery, marking a pivotal moment that deepens the emotional impact.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stay Lost 4:31
  • 2 Omniphobia 4:57
  • 3 Anticoagulant 3:48
  • 4 Psychosis Succumbing 3:05
  • 5 Foxholes and Deities 3:31
  • 6 Bed Roots 4:46
  • 7 Coordinate Love 2:59
  • 8 1100 Days 4:41
  • 9 Don’t Carry This 3:58
  • 10 Stay Scared 4:52

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