Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law · 1998
44 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant fusion of post-grunge energy and melodic hard rock that captures the spirit of late '90s alternative music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teenage Suicide — This track stands out for its raw energy and direct engagement with youth struggles, encapsulating the angst of its era through punchy riffs and memorable hooks.
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California Sky — With its catchy melody and reflective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend upbeat instrumentation with deeper emotional themes.
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Cailin — This track showcases a more melodic side of the band, featuring heartfelt lyrics that explore themes of love and longing against a backdrop of rich harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a melodic tone before transitioning into the more energetic 'Teenage Suicide'.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and dynamic shifts between quieter verses and explosive choruses, typical of late '90s hard rock.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Harmonic 3:44
- 2 Teenage Suicide 2:43
- 3 Sorry 2:29
- 4 California Sky 3:02
- 5 Cailin 3:58
- 6 Lonesome 3:26
- 7 Coffin Text 3:01
- 8 Holiday 2:58
- 9 Underground 3:11
- 10 Close Your Eyes 2:43
- 11 Before I Go 4:27
- 12 Genocide / 418 9:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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