Symptoms
Useless ID · 2012
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and alternative rock melodies that captures the chaos of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Live or Die — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent energy and confrontational lyrics, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Normal With You — This track combines catchy hooks with insightful commentary on relationships, showcasing the band's knack for balancing melody with meaning.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder — With its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, this song delves into themes of mental health, making it a poignant highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures punk energy with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of chaos that mirrors the lyrical themes of struggle and anxiety.
- The lyrics often employ first-person narratives, allowing for a personal connection to the themes of mental health and societal pressures.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Live or Die 3:15
- 2 Before It Kills 2:00
- 3 Normal With You 2:53
- 4 Erratic 2:56
- 5 Manic Depression 3:17
- 6 Sleeping With Knives 3:20
- 7 Symptoms 3:09
- 8 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 2:33
- 9 New Misery 3:01
- 10 Waiting for an Accident 2:51
- 11 Fear in the Mirror 3:12
- 12 Somewhere 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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