The Good Fight for Harmony
Eleventh He Reaches London · 2005
46 min · 7 tracks · post-hardcore
A cacophonous blend of intricate guitar work and visceral vocals that encapsulates the raw energy of post-hardcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Say You See Why So — This track exemplifies the band's ability to balance melody with heavy instrumentation, featuring dynamic shifts that captivate listeners throughout its lengthy runtime.
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What Would Don Juan Say? — With its introspective lyrics and compelling arrangement, this song highlights the band’s lyrical depth while showcasing their knack for creating atmospheric soundscapes.
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Long Grows the List of the Live and Dead Pretenders — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this epic track serves as a culmination of themes explored throughout the album, illustrating both technical prowess and emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic vocal styles typical of post-hardcore, establishing its distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features complex guitar arrangements that shift between dissonant chords and melodic lines, creating a layered soundscape.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and aggressive shouting, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- Tracks frequently employ abrupt tempo changes and dynamic shifts, keeping the listener engaged with unpredictable structures.
- The final track is significantly longer than the others, incorporating extended instrumental sections that build tension before concluding.
- 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 Coronation 3:27
- 2 Say You See Why So 8:50
- 3 Swarming 9:58
- 4 What Would Don Juan Say? 5:24
- 5 Ruination 1:33
- 6 Chilson 7:01
- 7 Long Grows the List of the Live and Dead Pretenders 10:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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