Time and Trauma
36 Crazyfists · 2015
49 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A visceral blend of melodic metalcore and heavy alternative metal, steeped in emotional weight and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time and Trauma — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of personal struggles through haunting melodies and powerful instrumentation, representing the band's evolution.
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Vanish — With its aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's themes of loss and resilience, showcasing the band's metalcore roots.
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Sorrow Sings — This track highlights a delicate balance between melodic hooks and heavy instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to merge emotion with aggression effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively, though it doesn't break new ground in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Vanish', and maintains a consistent intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more introspective pieces in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a dense soundscape, while the vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier aggression.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- visceral emotional intensity throughout
- themes of loss and resilience
- engaging narrative arc to explore
Maybe skip if you
- seek quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer light-hearted listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Time and Trauma' is the fifth studio album by 36 Crazyfists, marking their first album in five years since 'Collisions and Castaways'. The band sought to reconnect with their roots while also embracing new sonic elements, showcasing a renewed energy after lineup changes during their hiatus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Himsa· Shadows Fall· Killswitch Engage
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gathering Bones
The bridge shifts into a reflective moment where the singer confronts internal demons directly.
This direct confrontation contrasts with the surrounding verses that maintain a more abstract narrative, emphasizing the struggle against personal trauma.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vanish 3:50
- 2 11.24.11 3:52
- 3 Sorrow Sings 4:04
- 4 Lightless 2:55
- 5 Time and Trauma 4:07
- 6 Also Am I 3:38
- 7 Translator 4:01
- 8 Silencer 4:47
- 9 Slivers 3:44
- 10 Swing the Noose 3:47
- 11 Gathering Bones 4:34
- 12 Marrow 5:52
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