Unbreakable
New Years Day · 2019
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A fierce blend of alternative metal and pop-punk anthems that explore personal struggles and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Skeletons — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of inner demons through punchy riffs and a catchy chorus that emphasizes self-acceptance amidst chaos.
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Unbreakable — The title track serves as an anthem of resilience, with powerful lyrics and a compelling melody that underscore the album's overarching theme of strength.
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I Survived — This song features a raw and reflective narrative on overcoming hardship, merging emotional depth with an infectious pop-punk beat that highlights the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic songwriting with strong themes but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements, particularly in the choruses, blending pop-punk with alternative metal.
- The lyrics frequently address themes of personal struggle and resilience, often using direct and confrontational language.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo empowerment
- resilient anthems for overcoming
- for late-night drives
- dynamic instrumentation with intensity
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, tranquil sounds
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'Unbreakable' marked New Years Day's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Malevolence'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity in the alternative scene, having gained significant attention for their energetic sound and theatrical performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halestorm· Tonight Alive· We Are the In Crowd
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sorry Not Sorry
The verse features a bold confrontation where the singer directly addresses critics, flipping the narrative of guilt into defiance.
This direct engagement with critics showcases a shift in tone from vulnerability to empowerment, marking a pivotal moment in the lyrical progression of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come for Me 3:34
- 2 MissUnderstood 3:15
- 3 Skeletons 3:32
- 4 Unbreakable 4:10
- 5 Shut Up 3:31
- 6 Done With You 3:27
- 7 Poltergeist 3:46
- 8 Break My Body 3:03
- 9 Sorry Not Sorry 4:18
- 10 My Monsters 3:34
- 11 Nocturnal 3:30
- 12 I Survived 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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