The Insidious Lie
Craig's Brother · 2011
42 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A blend of melodic punk and introspective lyrics, driven by energetic guitar riffs and passionate vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Insidious Lie — This title track encapsulates the album's core themes of deception and self-reflection, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess and dynamic instrumentation.
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Freedom — Opening the album with an urgent tempo, this track sets the tone for the exploration of personal liberation and societal constraints.
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The Thousand Yard Stare — This song delves into themes of disillusionment and introspection, marked by a compelling melody that highlights the band's evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with introspective lyrics, though it lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more mid-tempo tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic aspects of the punk sound.
- The lyrics often explore introspective themes, contrasting with the energetic instrumentation.
- 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 Freedom 2:12
- 2 Crutch 3:02
- 3 The Mistake of Caring 3:51
- 4 The Thousand Yard Stare 4:03
- 5 Klamath Falls 3:38
- 6 The Insidious Lie 3:31
- 7 Party Girl 3:14
- 8 Closure 3:14
- 9 Adaline 3:29
- 10 Fallen 3:13
- 11 Problem of Evil 3:41
- 12 The Aaronic Blessing 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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