Violence & Destruction
Islander · 2014
37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics driven by punk energy and nu-metal grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coconut Dracula — This track exemplifies the band's playful yet dark lyrical style, pairing energetic instrumentals with a catchy chorus that showcases their unique sound.
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The Sadness of Graves — Addressing themes of loss and reflection, this song combines heavy riffs with poignant lyrics, making it a standout moment of emotional depth on the album.
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Violence & Destruction — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of conflict and chaos, featuring powerful instrumentation that drives home its urgent message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and introspective elements, showcasing solid writing and performance within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower pacing.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns typical of metalcore, creating dynamic contrasts between heavy instrumentation and melodic sections.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and societal issues, delivered with a raw vocal style that emphasizes emotional intensity.
- 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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6/10
- 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 Counteract 2:48
- 2 The Sadness of Graves 3:04
- 3 Coconut Dracula 4:07
- 4 Cold Speak 3:09
- 5 Pains 3:56
- 6 Kingdom 4:03
- 7 Side Effect of Youth 2:29
- 8 New Wave 3:44
- 9 Criminals 3:00
- 10 Mira 1:16
- 11 Hearts Grow Cold 2:50
- 12 Violence & Destruction 3:18
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