This Is Goodbye
Imminence · 2017
56 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic fusion of metalcore and alternative rock, blending intense instrumentation with emotive melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Goodbye — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and farewell, presenting a powerful blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs that exemplify the band's signature style.
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Diamonds — This track features an infectious chorus that balances intensity with accessibility, making it a standout example of the band's ability to merge heavy sounds with catchy hooks.
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Cold as Stone — With its introspective lyrics and haunting melody, this song showcases Imminence's emotional depth and lyrical vulnerability, setting it apart from the heavier tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends metalcore with alternative rock effectively but follows familiar patterns in its execution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, particularly strings, which enhance the emotional weight of the music.
- The album includes multiple instances of tempo changes within songs, creating dynamic contrasts between heavy and softer sections.
- 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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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
- cathartic release through intensity
- emotional peaks and valleys
- reflective moments for solitude
- dynamic shifts in energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
- dislike emotional lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is Goodbye is Imminence's second studio album, released in 2017 after their debut album, I, The Mask, which established their presence in the post-hardcore scene. By this time, the band was honing their sound and expanding their musical range, moving towards a more polished production that incorporated both aggressive elements and melodic sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spiritbox· Architects· Bring Me the Horizon
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Broken Love
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, revealing an unexpected vulnerability that contrasts with the earlier aggression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Is Goodbye 3:42
- 2 Diamonds 4:02
- 3 Broken Love 4:07
- 4 Coming Undone 3:57
- 5 Up 4:34
- 6 Daggers 3:47
- 7 Cold as Stone 4:00
- 8 Keep Me 3:55
- 9 Not a Rescue 4:00
- 10 Ivory Black 4:02
- 11 Desert Place 4:00
- 12 Diamonds (acoustic) 3:56
- 13 Keep Me (acoustic) 3:54
- 14 This Is Goodbye (acoustic) 4:23
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