The Serpent
Still Remains · 2007
52 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
Punk-infused melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating an urgent yet reflective soundscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Serpent — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and transformation, setting a potent tone with its driving instrumentals and emotional vocals.
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Dancing With the Enemy — This track stands out for its infectious energy and incisive lyrics that confront inner conflict, showcasing the band's punk rock roots while pushing thematic boundaries.
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An Undesired Reunion — With its poignant narrative about confronting past relationships, this song highlights the band's lyrical maturity and ability to evoke vulnerability amidst powerful instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of energetic punk elements and introspective lyrics, balancing aggression with melody.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- The album's lyrics often explore themes of personal struggle and introspection, which are reflected in the music's emotional intensity.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Serpent 2:14
- 2 The Wax Walls of an Empty Room 3:42
- 3 Stay Captive 4:09
- 4 Anemia in Your Sheets 3:59
- 5 Maria 4:32
- 6 Dropped From the Cherry Tree 3:40
- 7 Dancing With the Enemy 3:04
- 8 The River Song 4:00
- 9 Sleepless Nights Alone 3:42
- 10 An Undesired Reunion 3:24
- 11 Avalanche 5:21
- 12 What Is Love? 3:49
- 13 Float Like a Feather 3:37
- 14 I Could Never Be Your Lover 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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