Thick as Thieves
Cavo · 2012
40 min · 11 tracks · post-grunge
Melodic post-grunge anthems blend emotional lyrics with powerful instrumentation, capturing the struggles of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thick as Thieves — The title track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and themes of loyalty and friendship that resonate throughout.
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Celebrity — 'Celebrity' stands out for its critique of fame and societal expectations, wrapped in a catchy melody that captures listeners’ attention.
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War Within — This track delves into internal conflict with compelling lyrics and a driving rhythm, reflecting the emotional core of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy choruses with polished production but lacks standout moments to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a mid-tempo pace, followed by several tracks that maintain this energy before the tempo dips in the latter half.
- Each song features a prominent chorus, often repeated multiple times, which emphasizes the melodic hooks throughout 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends
- motivational energy for workouts
- introspective reflections on life
- steady pacing for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soundscapes
- seek experimental or avant-garde styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Thick as Thieves is Cavo's second studio album, following their debut, Bright Nights Dark Days. At this point, they were seeking to solidify their musical identity and expand their audience following moderate success with their first release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hinder· Rev Theory· Three Days Grace
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thick as Thieves 3:35
- 2 Give It Away 3:21
- 3 Hold Your Ground 3:22
- 4 California 3:34
- 5 Circles 3:27
- 6 Celebrity 3:29
- 7 Never Gonna Hurt 4:07
- 8 War Within 3:45
- 9 Last Day 3:25
- 10 Run 3:23
- 11 Southern Smile 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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