Top tracks — play these first
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Burn It Down — This track features an explosive chorus and powerful verses that embody themes of resilience and defiance, making it a standout anthem.
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King of the Letdown — The song cleverly balances introspective lyrics with an upbeat melody, capturing the essence of disappointment while encouraging perseverance.
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Remember Me — With its poignant lyrics reflecting on lost connections, this track showcases Hinder's ability to blend emotional depth with hard-hitting rock elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock elements with catchy hooks but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through the early part of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, which enhances their catchiness and sing-along quality.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- gritty anthems for empowerment
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer slow, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Reign is Hinder's fifth studio album, released in 2017 after a four-year hiatus following their previous album, When the Smoke Clears. This release marked a return for the band as they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their hard rock roots, showcasing their resilience amid lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickelback· Theory of a Deadman· Shinedown
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Remember Me
The shift in perspective where the singer recalls past memories directly addresses someone who has moved on, creating a sense of longing.
This moment emphasizes vulnerability by breaking away from general nostalgia, making the personal connection feel urgent and immediate.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Reign 3:12
- 2 Burn It Down 3:37
- 3 King of the Letdown 3:15
- 4 Remember Me 3:15
- 5 Too Late 4:26
- 6 Another Way Out 3:37
- 7 Making It Hard 3:34
- 8 Drink You Away 3:33
- 9 Play to Win 3:45
- 10 Long Gone 3:48
- 11 Loser’s Salute 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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