Too Far Gone
Cane Hill · 2018
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A fierce blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics that navigate the chaos of modern existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Far Gone — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and determination, featuring powerful vocals that balance aggression with vulnerability.
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Erased — 'Erased' stands out for its haunting melody and lyrical exploration of mental health struggles, making it an anthem for those feeling lost.
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Lord of Flies — With its driving rhythm and sharp lyrics, this track critiques societal norms, showcasing the band's ability to fuse commentary with compelling music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong dynamics and emotional themes but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track, 'Erased,' shifts to a more melodic structure with introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy instrumentation and softer vocal passages, creating a contrast that emphasizes emotional themes.
- The album closes with 'The End,' which features a gradual build-up of intensity before concluding with a sustained, heavy outro.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- aggressive energy for workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
- short bursts of intensity
- reflective moments amidst chaos
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of calm atmospheres
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Too Far Gone marked Cane Hill's first full-length album after securing a deal with Rise Records. This album followed their self-titled EP and showcased their growth in sound, establishing them in the alternative metal scene during a period of increasing popularity in heavy music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Of Mice & Men· Bring Me the Horizon
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Erased
The chorus shifts from a haunting reflection on isolation to an urgent plea for connection, breaking through the intensity of earlier verses.
This structural pivot elevates the emotional stakes, contrasting despair with a desperate yearning for understanding.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Far Gone 3:39
- 2 Lord of Flies 3:24
- 3 Singing in the Swamp 4:27
- 4 Erased 3:51
- 5 Why? 4:09
- 6 It Follows 3:47
- 7 Scumbag 1:57
- 8 Hateful 3:06
- 9 10¢ 3:05
- 10 The End. 4:20
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