Through Being Cool
Saves the Day · 1999
33 min · 12 tracks · emo
Energetic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of youth angst and emotional clarity.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Vandal — The track showcases the album's signature blend of catchy hooks and heartfelt storytelling, encapsulating the spirit of youthful rebellion.
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My Sweet Fracture — With its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and explosive choruses, this song embodies the emotional intensity that defines the album.
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Through Being Cool — The title track captures the essence of self-reflection and acceptance, resonating with listeners navigating their own growth and identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, marking a significant moment in the emo genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the fourth track introduces a more melodic and reflective tone.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quieter verses and explosive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- brief bursts of youthful energy
- cathartic release of angst
- sing-along moments with friends
- confessional introspection in melodies
- quick-paced emotional journeys
Maybe skip if you
- prefer extended listening experiences
- seek slow, reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Through Being Cool is Saves the Day's second studio album, released in 1999, following their debut Can't Slow Down. At this point, the band was transitioning into a more defined sound within the emo genre, building upon their early success and establishing themselves as key players in the late '90s emo scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Get Up Kids· Jimmy Eat World· Dashboard Confessional
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All-Star Me 1:45
- 2 You Vandal 2:30
- 3 Shoulder to the Wheel 3:21
- 4 Rocks Tonic Juice Magic 3:29
- 5 Holly Hox, Forget Me Nots 2:39
- 6 Third Engine 3:42
- 7 My Sweet Fracture 3:54
- 8 The Vast Spoils of America (From the Badlands Through the Ocean) 3:10
- 9 The Last Lie I Told 2:25
- 10 Do You Know What I Love the Most? 1:36
- 11 Through Being Cool 2:06
- 12 Banned From the Back Porch 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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