Top tracks — play these first
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Gimme a Minute — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent energy and introspective lyrics about self-awareness and personal boundaries. Its catchy chorus encapsulates the conflict between vulnerability and empowerment.
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Dead Weight — With its driving beat and poignant lyrics about letting go of toxic influences, this track exemplifies the album's theme of self-liberation. The juxtaposition of upbeat instrumentation against heavy subject matter creates a compelling listening experience.
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Hallucinations — This song features haunting melodies and anthemic choruses that explore themes of anxiety and emotional turmoil, making it a standout track that resonates deeply with listeners. Its layered production showcases PVRIS's willingness to experiment with sound.
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Use Me — 'Use Me' serves as the title track and encapsulates the album's central theme of vulnerability in relationships. The confessional lyrics reveal a raw honesty that invites listeners into the complexities of love and dependence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop and rock with atmospheric production, showcasing strong writing and execution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synths and atmospheric production, creating a dense soundscape that supports the lyrical themes.
- The album includes moments where vocal harmonies are used to emphasize emotional peaks, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- layered, dense sonic textures
- introspective lyrical exploration
- mid-tempo reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 28, 2020, 'Use Me' is PVRIS's third studio album, following their 2017 record 'All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a significant evolution in sound and thematic direction, embracing more personal and vulnerable storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· Paramore· Tonight Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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January Rain
The bridge shifts from past reflections to a present acknowledgment of pain, grounding the emotional weight in reality.
This structural choice deepens the impact of the narrative, transitioning from nostalgia to confrontation with current feelings.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimme a Minute 3:28
- 2 Dead Weight 3:27
- 3 Stay Gold 4:00
- 4 Good to Be Alive 3:17
- 5 Death of Me 3:31
- 6 Hallucinations 3:43
- 7 Old Wounds 4:55
- 8 Loveless 3:49
- 9 January Rain 3:31
- 10 Use Me 3:23
- 11 Wish You Well 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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