Top tracks — play these first
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Every Hour Wounds, the Last One Kills — Opening with relentless energy, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing the band's ability to blend aggression with lyrical depth about personal struggles.
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The Dark Horse — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of perseverance and self-identity, combining anthemic choruses with reflective verses that resonate deeply with listeners.
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Wake Me When It Thunders — This track highlights the band’s knack for dynamic shifts, balancing quieter moments with explosive instrumentation while addressing feelings of anxiety and anticipation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk elements with introspective lyrics, establishing a solid but not debut.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a fast-paced guitar riff and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone that persists through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from frenetic verses to slower, more introspective choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and resilience, with vocal delivery that ranges from melodic singing to raw shouting.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Over Our Heads
A pivotal moment where the narrative shifts from introspection to addressing a collective struggle against external pressures.
This transition emphasizes both individual and communal experiences, broadening the song's emotional impact beyond personal reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Every Hour Wounds, the Last One Kills 2:23
- 2 Ivory 3:14
- 3 Over Our Heads 3:05
- 4 The Dark Horse 3:14
- 5 In Lights 3:29
- 6 [reprise] 0:27
- 7 Wake Me When It Thunders 4:17
- 8 Rushmore 1:31
- 9 Talons 3:37
- 10 ))) 2:04
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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