Sudden Sky
Crown the Empire · 2019
34 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A visceral blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, driven by soaring melodies and introspective lyrics that confront personal and societal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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20/20 — This track encapsulates the album's focus on self-reflection and clarity, employing catchy hooks alongside hard-hitting instrumentals that highlight the band's energetic style.
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BLURRY (out of place) — This song stands out for its experimental approach and emotional vulnerability, blending heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrics that discuss feelings of alienation.
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Sudden Sky — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's themes, presenting a climactic blend of lyrical introspection and dynamic soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy and melodic elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements, such as synths and samples, which add texture to the metalcore foundation.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- reflective moments between heavy segments
- quick transitions keeping you engaged
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want soft and gentle sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Sudden Sky is Crown the Empire's third studio album, following their 2016 release, Retrograde. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound while addressing themes of mental health and societal issues, marking a maturation in their lyrical content and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans· The Word Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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20/20
The bridge shifts perspective to directly address personal accountability in relationships, emphasizing clarity amidst confusion.
This structural choice reveals a moment of reckoning that contrasts with the earlier chorus, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (X) 1:21
- 2 20/20 4:01
- 3 what i am 3:16
- 4 BLURRY (out of place) 3:20
- 5 Red Pills 3:47
- 6 MZRY 4:05
- 7 Under the Skin 3:09
- 8 SEQU3NCE 3:19
- 9 March of the Ignorant 3:36
- 10 Sudden Sky 4:21
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