They Said a Storm Was Coming
Jamie's Elsewhere · 2010
37 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Dynamic punk rock melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sound that balances urgency and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seasons — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic instrumentation and poignant exploration of change and growth.
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Wolves — Combining aggressive riffs with reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's emotional intensity while addressing themes of identity and societal pressure.
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Antithesis — Closing out the album, this lengthy track showcases complex arrangements and lyrical depth, highlighting the band's artistic ambitions and leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with emotional dynamics but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and layered guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more contemplative pace.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, emphasizing emotional contrasts.
- The album closes with a track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual fade-out rather than an abrupt end.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Prodigal
The narrative shifts from self-reflection to an urgent plea for redemption.
This shift emphasizes personal accountability in a way that contrasts with earlier verses focused solely on regret.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seasons 3:33
- 2 The Mapmaker 3:33
- 3 They Said a Storm Was Coming 3:13
- 4 Giants Among Common Men 2:35
- 5 One Foot in the Grave 3:54
- 6 The Prodigal 2:04
- 7 Visions in Sleep 3:43
- 8 Wolves 3:17
- 9 A Slave, a Son 3:17
- 10 The Lighthouse 3:36
- 11 Antithesis 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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