Top tracks — play these first
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Footsteps — As the lead single, 'Footsteps' encapsulates the album's themes of perseverance and self-reflection, becoming a defining anthem for the band.
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In Disarray — 'In Disarray' features an intense emotional depth, with lyrics that confront personal struggles against a backdrop of powerful instrumentation.
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Seattle Rain — This track stands out for its melancholic tone and vivid imagery, exploring themes of longing intertwined with dynamic musical transitions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic hard rock with introspective themes but lacks standout compositions to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are high-energy anthems that establish a driving tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- 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
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
- stadium-ready anthems for sing-alongs
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- late-night drives with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek only standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, Up was Pop Evil's fourth studio album, following their successful 2013 release, Onyx. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more refined approach to songwriting and production as they aimed for wider commercial appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shinedown· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If Only for Now
The bridge shifts perspective abruptly, offering a glimpse into vulnerability amidst a backdrop of swirling instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Footsteps 4:22
- 2 Core 4:16
- 3 In Disarray 3:45
- 4 Take It All 3:19
- 5 Ghost of Muskegon 3:59
- 6 If Only for Now 3:51
- 7 … 0:31
- 8 Ways to Get High 3:12
- 9 Lux 3:24
- 10 Vendetta 3:39
- 11 Dead in the Water 5:40
- 12 Seattle Rain 4:17
- 13 Til Kingdom Come 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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