To Live in Discontent
Strike Anywhere · 2005
37 min · 13 tracks · melodic hardcore
Fiercely energetic melodic hardcore fueled by political urgency and introspective lyricism, pushing boundaries with raw intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Antidote — This track encapsulates the album's core themes of resistance and personal empowerment through its rousing chorus and driving instrumentation.
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Chorus of One — With its anthemic call for unity against oppression, this song stands out as a rallying cry that embodies Strike Anywhere's ethos.
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Question the Answer — The song's frenetic pace and thought-provoking lyrics challenge listeners to engage critically with societal norms, making it a standout track on the album.
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 political themes, maintaining intensity throughout while exploring varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, with vocals that alternate between melodic hooks and intense shouting.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, such as 'Question the Answer,' which transitions from a driving rhythm to a more reflective pace mid-song.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent call to action
- steady pacing for focus
- short bursts of intensity
- visceral sound for catharsis
- engaging tracks for sing-along
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
- seek slow, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 25, 2005, To Live in Discontent marked Strike Anywhere's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Change Is a Sound. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the punk scene, showcasing a maturation in sound while maintaining their signature urgency and activism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rise Against· Against Me!· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Asleep 2:33
- 2 Antidote 3:44
- 3 Chorus of One 2:23
- 4 Question the Answer 3:41
- 5 Incendiary 2:24
- 6 Earthbound 1:09
- 7 Notes on Pulling the Sky Down 3:48
- 8 Cassandratic Equation 3:14
- 9 Two Fuses 3:17
- 10 Sunspotting 2:50
- 11 Two Sides 2:11
- 12 Values Here 2:49
- 13 Where Are They Now? 3:20
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