The Kids We Used to Be...
Your Demise · 2010
37 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the chaotic essence of youth and disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Miles Away — This track combines infectious melodies with raw emotion, encapsulating the struggle of feeling disconnected yet longing for connection.
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The Kids We Used to Be — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on lost youth and nostalgia, blending heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Life of Luxury — With its driving rhythm and sharp vocals, this song critiques materialism and societal expectations, making it a standout anthem against complacency.
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Scared of the Light — This track features a dynamic build-up leading to an explosive chorus, effectively conveying feelings of anxiety and fear surrounding personal growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances frenetic energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more melodic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift dynamics abruptly, creating a sense of urgency and chaos.
- Lyrically, the songs often juxtapose personal introspection with broader themes of youth disillusionment, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 MMX 1:54
- 2 Miles Away 3:22
- 3 Scared of the Light 3:45
- 4 Life of Luxury 3:37
- 5 Teenage Lust 4:27
- 6 The Kids We Used to Be 3:39
- 7 Get the Fuck Out of Little Rock 1:06
- 8 Like a Broken Record 4:31
- 9 Shine On 3:59
- 10 Give Up, Get Dropped, Lose Out 3:19
- 11 XO 4:12
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