The Resignation
Rx Bandits · 2003
79 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock and ska, intertwining intricate melodies with thought-provoking lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sell You Beautiful — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and engaging lyrical themes about self-perception and societal expectations.
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Overcome (The Recapitulation) — A standout moment in the album, this track features a powerful crescendo that encapsulates the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
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Dinna-dawg (and the Inevitable Onset of Lunacy) — This lengthy composition showcases the band's adventurous spirit, combining complex rhythms and playful lyricism that reflect their eclectic style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting with genre-blending but has uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate both ska rhythms and progressive rock elements, creating a dynamic interplay between genres.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the second half introduces more introspective and slower-paced pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
- long immersive listening experience
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- intricate melodies to dissect
- cathartic moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant tracks
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Resignation is Rx Bandits' third studio album, released in 2003 following their prior effort, Progress. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the progressive rock and ska scenes, transitioning from their earlier punk influences to a more experimental sound that would define their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dear Hunter· Coheed and Cambria· Circa Survive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Overcome (The Recapitulation)
The bridge introduces a reflective pause where the narrative voice shifts to explore deeper emotional layers.
This structural choice adds depth to the song's message, contrasting the upbeat instrumentation with moments of introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sell You Beautiful 3:36
- 2 Prophetic 4:52
- 3 Newsstand Rock (Exposition) 2:50
- 4 Overcome (The Recapitulation) 3:44
- 5 Never Slept So Soundly 5:39
- 6 Taking Chase as the Serpent Slithers 4:39
- 7 Republic 4:15
- 8 Mastering the List 7:21
- 9 Falling Down the Mountain 5:28
- 10 Dinna-dawg (and the Inevitable Onset of Lunacy) 6:34
- 11 Pal-treaux 4:36
- 12 Decrescendo 4:48
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 0:28
- 2 Sell You Beautiful 4:01
- 3 Who Would’ve Thought 3:16
- 4 Progress 3:52
- 5 Overcome (The Recapitulation) 5:02
- 6 Interview 4:27
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