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This Age of Silence

Anterior · 2007

43 min · 9 tracks · punk rock

A brooding fusion of melodic punk and post-hardcore elements creates an atmosphere of tension and introspection throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Silent Divide — This track exemplifies Anterior's ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with melodic hooks, showcasing their signature sound that balances intensity and emotion.
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    Dead Divine — With its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and haunting melodies, this song encapsulates the album’s thematic exploration of existential angst and societal issues.
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    Scar City — The intricate guitar work and passionate vocals in this track highlight the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth, making it a standout representation of their artistic vision.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong musicianship and varied tempos, but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, but the pace fluctuates throughout, with several tracks featuring slower, more introspective sections.
  • Guitar riffs are layered with melodic leads and aggressive vocals, creating a dynamic contrast between melody and intensity.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, which enhances the feeling of tension and unpredictability.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • This Age of Silence

    The closing lines shift from a personal reflection to a broader commentary on societal silence, creating a poignant contrast that lingers.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ghosts of Dawn 1:36
  • 2 The Silent Divide 6:31
  • 3 Dead Divine 5:58
  • 4 Days of Deliverance 4:07
  • 5 Human Hive 5:31
  • 6 Stir of Echoes 2:14
  • 7 Scar City 6:12
  • 8 Seraph 6:33
  • 9 This Age of Silence 4:29

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