The Great Depression
Blindside · 2005
53 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal
A raw blend of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs that captures the emotional turmoil of modern existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is a Heart Attack — This track embodies the album's thematic core, juxtaposing aggressive instrumentation with vulnerable lyrics reflecting on personal crisis and urgency.
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Put Back the Stars — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this song showcases Blindside's ability to blend heaviness with emotional depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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City Lights — The anthemic chorus and driving rhythm capture a sense of hope amidst chaos, illustrating the band's knack for creating relatable narratives within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective melodies, capturing emotional turmoil effectively.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high energy level with heavy guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melodic arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts between soft, atmospheric sections and aggressive, loud choruses, creating a sense of emotional contrast.
- The lyrics often explore themes of despair and resilience, with a focus on personal struggle, which is reflected in the vocal delivery that ranges from melodic singing to intense shouting.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective mood exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2005, The Great Depression marked Blindside's fourth studio album, coming after their acclaimed record Silence. The band was solidifying their presence in the alternative metal scene while exploring more introspective themes, largely influenced by their previous experiences with fame and personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Haste the Day· Underoath· The Devil Wears Prada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Depression 1:27
- 2 This Is a Heart Attack 3:10
- 3 Ask Me Now 3:34
- 4 We're All Going to Die 3:00
- 5 Yamkela 3:38
- 6 Put Back the Stars 3:57
- 7 Fell in Love With the Game 4:07
- 8 City Lights 3:13
- 9 We Are to Follow 4:02
- 10 You Must Be Bleeding Under Your Eyelids 4:56
- 11 My Alibi 4:33
- 12 Come to Rest (Hesychia) 4:29
- 13 This Time 4:47
- 14 When I Remember 4:27
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