Surviving the Quiet
Seafood · 2000
45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A raw amalgamation of jagged guitar riffs and contemplative lyrics, melding post-hardcore energy with melodic undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guntrip — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its brisk tempo and sharp lyrical introspection, establishing Seafood's blend of urgency and vulnerability.
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Belt — With its dynamic shifts between quiet reflection and explosive energy, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance melodic hooks with raw intensity.
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This Is Not an Exit — This song encapsulates the album's thematic core, exploring feelings of entrapment while delivering a powerful chorus that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity.
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Folksong Crisis — A standout track that showcases Seafood's lyrical prowess as it weaves personal narratives into broader social commentary, making it both relatable and thought-provoking.
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FSC II / The Quiet — Closing the album with an expansive ten-minute journey, this track invites listeners to reflect on the preceding themes while showcasing the band's experimental side.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw energy with melodic elements, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Guntrip', featuring aggressive guitar riffs that set a raw tone.
- Tracks often shift dynamics abruptly, with quieter, introspective moments juxtaposed against louder, chaotic sections.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a sense of depth and complexity in the melodies.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guntrip 2:35
- 2 Easy Path 3:12
- 3 Belt 5:23
- 4 Dear Leap the Ride 2:54
- 5 This Is Not an Exit 3:43
- 6 Led by Bison 4:29
- 7 Toggle 6:02
- 8 Beware Design 2:06
- 9 Folksong Crisis 4:32
- 10 FSC II / The Quiet 10:51
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