Turn the Light On
Imminence · 2019
51 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore infused with emotional melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Paralyzed — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend aggressive instrumentals with hauntingly beautiful vocals, capturing the struggle between vulnerability and strength.
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Scars — With its poignant lyrics and expansive soundscape, this song highlights themes of healing and self-acceptance, resonating deeply within the album's narrative arc.
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Love & Grace — As the closer of the album, this track features an orchestral arrangement that elevates its emotional weight, creating a powerful resolution to the themes explored throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances heavy and melodic elements, showcasing growth in songwriting and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and softer, emotional sections, creating a contrast that enhances the lyrical themes.
- The album includes multiple tracks that end with unresolved chords, contributing to a sense of tension and anticipation throughout.
- 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
- introspective melodies for deep thinking
- cathartic energy for emotional release
- pacing that encourages reflection
- powerful anthems for personal struggles
- dynamic shifts that maintain engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2019, Swedish band Imminence released 'Turn the Light On' as their third studio album, following their 2016 breakthrough 'This Is Goodbye'. At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound that merges heavy instrumentation with melodic elements, gaining traction in both the metalcore and alternative rock scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spiritbox· Architects· Bring Me the Horizon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Erase 3:43
- 2 Paralyzed 4:12
- 3 Room to Breathe 3:56
- 4 Saturated Soul 3:48
- 5 Infectious 3:52
- 6 The Sickness 4:03
- 7 Death of You 3:27
- 8 Scars 3:56
- 9 Disconnected 3:47
- 10 Wake Me Up 3:51
- 11 Don’t Tell a Soul 3:43
- 12 Lighthouse 3:52
- 13 Love & Grace 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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