This Is How the Wind Shifts
Silverstein · 2013
40 min · 14 tracks · post-hardcore
A dynamic blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic emo undertones, reflecting emotional turmoil and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stand Amid the Roar Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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On Brave Mountains We Conquer — This track features soaring melodies intertwined with aggressive instrumentation, encapsulating the album's emotional dichotomy of struggle and triumph.
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Massachusetts — The song stands out for its poignant lyrics that delve into themes of nostalgia and longing, paired with a compelling arrangement that showcases the band's signature sound.
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In Silent Seas We Drown — This track balances hauntingly beautiful melodies with powerful, cathartic moments, highlighting the album’s emotional depth and sonic complexity.
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California — With an infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this song serves as an anthem of resilience that resonates strongly within the context of the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends intensity with melody, showcasing strong songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The album features a dual vocal approach, alternating between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- steady emotional build throughout
- introspective moments of reflection
- cathartic release in transitions
- consistent flow with resolution
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its emotional depth and dynamic sound, fitting within their established style.
- Themes
- nostalgic longing· emotional resilience· post-hardcore struggle
- Career context
- This Is How the Wind Shifts is Silverstein's sixth studio album, released in 2013 following the commercial success of their 2012 album, Short Songs. At this point, the band had solidified their place within the post-hardcore scene, showcasing a mature sound while experimenting with structure and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
- 1 Stand Amid the Roar Start here 3:04
- 2 On Brave Mountains We Conquer 2:36
- 3 Massachusetts 2:57
- 4 This Is How 1:23
- 5 A Better Place 3:08
- 6 Hide Your Secrets 3:57
- 7 Arrivals 1:16
- 8 In a Place of Solace 3:11
- 9 In Silent Seas We Drown 3:30
- 10 California 3:46
- 11 The Wind Shifts 1:20
- 12 To Live and to Lose 3:58
- 13 With Second Chances 3:43
- 14 Departures 2:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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