Turn It Around
Comeback Kid · 2003
28 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Melodic hardcore energy collides with urgent lyrics, creating a cathartic soundscape that propels listeners into a frenzy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Die Tonight — This track exemplifies the band’s raw energy and lyrical intensity, encapsulating the urgency of youthful defiance with its driving beat and powerful vocals.
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Always — With its anthemic chorus and heartfelt lyrics, this song represents the emotional core of the album, balancing aggression with vulnerability.
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Lorelei — Closing the album on a reflective note, this track combines melodic elements with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's range beyond sheer intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic melodies with aggressive vocals, establishing a strong presence in the hardcore scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower moments.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, inviting listener participation through mosh-friendly sections.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- cathartic release through urgency
- for energetic gatherings
- intense moments of melodic frenzy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, reflective albums
- seek mellow, slow-paced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Turn It Around was Comeback Kid's second album, following their debut, Turnstyle. This record solidified their presence in the hardcore scene, showcasing their evolution as a band and paving the way for future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Parkway Drive· The Ghost Inside
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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All in a Year
The moment shifts from a sense of urgency to a poignant reflection on time passing and missed opportunities.
This transition captures a complex emotional landscape, contrasting the aggressive delivery with introspective themes that deepen the listener's engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All in a Year 2:07
- 2 Give and Take 1:39
- 3 Die Tonight 2:55
- 4 Changing Face 2:20
- 5 Playing the Part 1:41
- 6 Always 1:37
- 7 Step Ahead 1:39
- 8 Operative Word 2:14
- 9 Biting Tongue 1:07
- 10 Something Less 1:57
- 11 Never Fade 2:11
- 12 Without a Word 1:15
- 13 Lorelei 5:27
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