The Tide and Its Takers
36 Crazyfists · 2008
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A blend of melodic ferocity and introspective lyrics, merging alternative metal with atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The All Night Lights — Opening with a powerful riff and soaring vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of resilience amid struggle.
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We Gave It Hell — This song captures the essence of perseverance through its catchy chorus and dynamic instrumentation, embodying the band's lyrical themes.
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The Tide and Its Takers — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending raw energy with reflective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
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 aggressive and melodic elements but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric sound.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, incorporating ambient elements that provide a reflective conclusion to the record.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- melancholic introspective moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, 36 Crazyfists was transitioning into their fifth studio album following the critical success of 'Rest Inside the Flames' in 2006. 'The Tide and Its Takers' marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing their ability to weave emotional depth into heavy music while retaining their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Himsa· Shadows Fall· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The All Night Lights 3:31
- 2 We Gave It Hell 3:12
- 3 The Back Harlow Road 4:10
- 4 Clear the Coast 3:22
- 5 Waiting on a War 4:07
- 6 Only a Year or So... 3:39
- 7 Absent Are the Saints 3:50
- 8 Vast and Vague 4:14
- 9 When Distance Is the Closest Reminder 3:45
- 10 Northern November 5:00
- 11 The Tide and Its Takers 4:02
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