Symptoms + Cures
Comeback Kid · 2010
40 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
High-energy melodic hardcore collides with introspective lyrics, delivering a raw yet polished sound that resonates with urgency and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Do Yourself a Favor — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, setting a powerful tone that encapsulates the band's blend of hardcore intensity and melodic hooks.
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Symptoms + Cures — The title track serves as a thematic anchor for the album, exploring personal challenges through dynamic instrumentation and compelling vocal delivery.
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Get Alone — With its reflective lyrics and driving rhythm, this song highlights the band's ability to merge introspection with high-energy punk rock, showcasing their growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances high-energy aggression with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the heavier verses, creating dynamic shifts within individual tracks.
- The album includes moments of introspection in the lyrics, particularly in tracks like 'G.M. Vincent & I' and 'Get Alone', which provide a reflective counterpoint to the aggressive sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo flow
- introspective lyrical exploration
- consistent energy throughout
- engaging in-order listening
- short, impactful song lengths
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Symptoms + Cures is Comeback Kid's fourth studio album and marks their first since reuniting after a brief hiatus. This album showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their hardcore roots, following their successful record Broadcasting in 2007.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Parkway Drive· The Ghost Inside
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Balance
A poignant moment occurs when the lyrics shift to confront internal struggles directly, creating a sense of vulnerability amidst the powerful instrumentation.
This contrast between heavy musicality and personal introspection emphasizes the complexity of navigating life's challenges, marking a significant lyrical depth within the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do Yourself a Favor 2:31
- 2 Crooked Floors 3:14
- 3 G.M. Vincent & I 3:35
- 4 Because of All 3:39
- 5 The Concept Stays 3:07
- 6 Balance 4:04
- 7 Symptoms + Cures 3:56
- 8 Manifest 3:59
- 9 Get Alone 4:17
- 10 Magnet Pull 2:50
- 11 Pull Back the Reins 5:03
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