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Virtue

The Voidz · 2018

58 min · 15 tracks · experimental rock

A kaleidoscopic mix of punk, funk, and surrealist lyrics that challenges conventional song structures.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Leave It in My Dreams — The opening track sets the stage with its dreamy soundscapes and introspective lyrics, embodying the album's overarching theme of existential reflection.
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    QYURRYUS — This track stands out for its infectious groove and playful yet thought-provoking lyrics, showcasing the band's knack for merging fun with deeper commentary.
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    Pyramid of Bones — Combining driving rhythms with haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse complex arrangements with accessible hooks.
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    Permanent High School — With its catchy chorus and biting lyrics about growing up, this song captures a sense of youthful disillusionment that resonates throughout the album.
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    Think Before You Drink — This track's sharp social commentary delivered through an upbeat tempo highlights the band's unique approach to addressing serious topics with irony.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental nature and eclectic sound create a unique listening experience, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt transitions and extended instrumental sections.
  • Lyrics frequently employ surreal imagery and abstract themes, challenging traditional narrative forms in songwriting.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Leave It in My Dreams 3:59
  • 2 QYURRYUS 2:52
  • 3 Pyramid of Bones 4:28
  • 4 Permanent High School 4:13
  • 5 ALieNNatioN 4:39
  • 6 One of the Ones 2:38
  • 7 All Wordz Are Made Up 3:19
  • 8 Think Before You Drink 2:46
  • 9 Wink 4:00
  • 10 My Friend the Walls 4:02
  • 11 Pink Ocean 5:26
  • 12 Black Hole 3:15
  • 13 Lazy Boy 3:31
  • 14 We're Where We Were 3:46
  • 15 Pointlessness 5:15

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