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Released 10 years ago

Vacancy

Bayside · 2016

39 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic punk rock with personal lyrics but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic approach.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a fuller sound, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • short bursts of emotional intensity
  • cathartic release through relatable themes
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for a late drive

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek lighthearted, carefree tunes

Where this album fits

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Two Letters 4:05
  • 2 I've Been Dead All Day 3:14
  • 3 Enemy Lines 3:26
  • 4 Not Fair 3:53
  • 5 Pretty Vacant 3:09
  • 6 Rumspringa (Return to Heartbreak Road) 3:19
  • 7 Mary 3:37
  • 8 Maybe, Tennessee 4:02
  • 9 The Ghost 3:17
  • 10 It Doesn't Make It True 3:43
  • 11 It's Not as Depressing as It Sounds 3:57

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