The Stormy Petrel
Leatherface · 2010
40 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw punk energy collides with introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic tension that reflects both chaos and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Is Dead — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent riffs and confrontational lyrics, establishing a theme of existential questioning that permeates the record.
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Another Dance — With its melodic undertones, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend punk fervor with more reflective moments, showcasing lyrical depth alongside catchy hooks.
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Hope — Closing the album, this song encapsulates a sense of yearning and resilience, offering listeners a moment of introspection amidst the raw energy of earlier tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos, while the second half features slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal style, creating a sense of dialogue between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The lyrics often juxtapose personal introspection with broader societal themes, 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy with reflective moments
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- dynamic tension between chaos and
- cathartic release in brief tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, studio productions
- want lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Stormy Petrel marks Leatherface's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last album, 1999's Horsebox. Released in 2010, this album showcases the band's resilience and commitment to their punk roots while evolving their sound. It comes at a time when many original punk bands were either disbanding or adapting to new musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Water Music· Against Me!· Jawbreaker
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My World's End
A stark admission of personal failure unfolds as the narrator confronts their past choices directly.
This candid shift in tone contrasts sharply with the rest of the album's aggressive sound, revealing vulnerability in a way that deepens emotional engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 God Is Dead 3:37
- 2 My World's End 3:05
- 3 Never Say Goodbye 3:27
- 4 Nutcase 2:47
- 5 Broken 3:42
- 6 Another Dance 3:43
- 7 Diego Garcia 3:54
- 8 Monkfish 3:05
- 9 Disgrace 2:39
- 10 Belly Dancing Stoat 3:08
- 11 Isn't Life Just Sweet 4:01
- 12 Hope 3:18
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