What makes These Times by SafetySuit notable?

These Times received positive reviews from critics and showcased the band's growth in songwriting and production quality. The album features the single 'Believe,' which became a staple on modern rock radio and contributed to SafetySuit's continued presence within the genre. Released on January 1, 2012, These Times is SafetySuit's second studio album, following their debut album Life Left to Go from 2008. At this stage in their career, the band sought to solidify their presence in the alternative rock scene, building on the success of their earlier hits and exploring deeper emotional themes.

How many songs are on These Times?

These Times has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

These Times

SafetySuit · 2012

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Anthemic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of alternative rock in a reflective yet uplifting soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Believe — The opening track sets an empowering tone with its soaring chorus, reflecting themes of hope and resilience that resonate throughout the album.
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Let Go — This track combines catchy hooks with poignant lyrics about releasing past burdens, illustrating the album's emotional depth and relatability.
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Life in the Pain — Closing out the album, this extended track explores vulnerability and acceptance, blending intricate instrumentation with heartfelt vocals to create a powerful resolution.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its tracks.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build to an anthemic chorus, particularly in 'Believe' and 'Let Go'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Believe 4:31
2 Get Around This 3:30
3 Let Go 3:20
4 Staring at It 4:17
5 These Times 4:12
6 Never Stop 3:35
7 One Time 2:57
8 Crash 2:52
9 Stranger 3:11
10 Things to Say 3:52
11 Life in the Pain 5:58

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