Time & Space
Turnstile · 2018
25 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and melodic hooks that invites listeners to abandon their inhibitions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Real Thing — Opening with explosive energy, this track encapsulates the album's ethos of authenticity and immediacy, setting the stage for the sonic exploration that follows.
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Generator — This track features infectious melodies interwoven with driving riffs, illustrating the band's ability to blend punk aggression with catchy hooks that invite participation.
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Time + Space — The closing title track serves as a reflective culmination of the album's themes, merging introspective lyrics with an anthemic sound that encourages personal growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hardcore punk energy with melodic hooks, showcasing dynamic songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more melodic elements in the latter tracks.
- The use of layered vocals and harmonies contrasts with the aggressive instrumentation, particularly in tracks like 'Disco' and 'Time + Space'.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- frantic bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- inviting abandon and spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek slow, contemplative moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Time & Space is Turnstile's sophomore album, following their debut, Nonstop Feeling, released in 2016. By 2018, the band had solidified their presence in the hardcore scene, showcasing a more refined sound while still maintaining their raw intensity. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to reach wider audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Code Orange· Fiddlehead· Spiritbox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Real Thing 1:56
- 2 Big Smile 1:29
- 3 Generator 3:14
- 4 Bomb 0:24
- 5 I Don’t Wanna Be Blind 2:04
- 6 High Pressure 1:56
- 7 (Lost Another) Piece of My World 1:51
- 8 Can’t Get Away 3:02
- 9 Moon 1:53
- 10 Come Back for More / H.O.Y. 2:55
- 11 Right to Be 2:05
- 12 Disco 0:46
- 13 Time + Space 1:40
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