Through Art We Are All Equals
Slaves · 2014
41 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
Raw energy erupts through chaotic riffs and impassioned vocals, defining a moment of post-hardcore fervor.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Fire Down Below — This opening track establishes the album's intense energy with heavy guitar riffs and passionate vocals, setting a compelling tone for the rest of the album.
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Those Who Stand for Nothing Fall for Everything — This track features incisive lyrics that challenge apathy and complacency, embodying the band's message about standing up against societal issues.
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My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls. — With its catchy chorus and sharp commentary on superficial relationships, this song showcases the band's ability to blend humor with serious themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with strong contrasts but lacks some polish in execution.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy drumming, maintaining a relentless pace before the fourth track introduces a more melodic section.
- Vocals alternate between shouted verses and sung choruses, creating a dynamic contrast that drives the emotional intensity of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses, which adds to the chaotic feel.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Those Who Stand for Nothing Fall for Everything
The verses build an argument against complacency by addressing listeners directly about their responsibility to engage with the world around them.
This direct appeal shifts the perspective from observation to action, urging listeners not only to reflect but also to take a stand.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fire Down Below 4:05
- 2 This Is You Throwing In the Towel 3:24
- 3 The Young and Beyond Reckless 3:16
- 4 My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls. 3:58
- 5 Those Who Stand for Nothing Fall for Everything 3:48
- 6 The Hearts of Our Young 4:24
- 7 There Is Only One God and His Name Is Death 4:07
- 8 The King and the Army That Stands Behind Him 3:12
- 9 Ashes.Dust.Smoke.Love.Stars.The One. 3:11
- 10 The Upgrade, Part II 3:40
- 11 Starving for Friends 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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