Unimagine
Hands Like Houses · 2013
42 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Melodic punk rock blends soaring vocals with intricate instrumentation, creating an atmospheric soundscape that resonates with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weight — This track encapsulates the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing both vocal range and lyrical depth.
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Introduced Species — With its driving rhythm and layered harmonies, this song highlights the band's ability to fuse energetic punk elements with thought-provoking themes.
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A Tale of Outer Suburbia — This track stands out for its narrative-driven lyrics and evocative imagery that reflect on suburban life, adding a unique storytelling quality to the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk rock with atmospheric elements, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature high-energy instrumentation with layered guitar riffs and dynamic vocal melodies, establishing a strong opening.
- The final track features a gradual build-up, culminating in an expansive sound that fades out, leaving a lingering emotional resonance.
- 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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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
- melodic anthems for sing-alongs
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- instant gratification seekers
- fans of lengthy instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, Unimagine is the second studio album by Hands Like Houses, following their debut album Ground Dweller. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its identity within the post-hardcore and melodic rock scenes, building on the momentum gained from their first release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Maine· We Came as Romans· Tonight Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Weight
The bridge introduces a shift where vulnerability is expressed through an admission of feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures.
This moment marks a departure from previous bravado in the song, revealing a deeper emotional layer that contrasts with the energetic instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Developments 3:39
- 2 Introduced Species 4:04
- 3 Weight 3:45
- 4 Shapeshifters 3:05
- 5 The House You Built 3:14
- 6 A Tale of Outer Suburbia 4:22
- 7 Oceandust 3:41
- 8 No Parallels 3:37
- 9 Fountainhead 3:47
- 10 Wisteria 3:52
- 11 A Fire on a Hill 5:00
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