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Released 14 years ago this October

Vultures

AxeWound · 2012

41 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

Aggressive punk rock anthems collide with melodic undertones, creating a visceral soundscape that reflects chaos and defiance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Vultures — The title track sets the tone for the album with its relentless energy and vivid imagery of societal decay, making it a rallying cry for disillusioned youth.
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    Post Apocalyptic Party — This track combines infectious hooks with darkly humorous lyrics, encapsulating the album's themes of nihilism wrapped in a party atmosphere.
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    Victim of the System — A scathing critique of societal norms, this song drives home the band's message with a furious pace and compelling vocal delivery that resonates deeply.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive punk and metal influences with melodic elements, creating a solid but not debut.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with aggressive vocal delivery, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the songs.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from intense verses to more melodic choruses, which adds to the chaotic feel of the record.
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
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vultures 3:44
  • 2 Post Apocalyptic Party 4:44
  • 3 Victim of the System 2:39
  • 4 Cold 4:07
  • 5 Burn Alive 4:30
  • 6 Exorchrist 3:45
  • 7 Collide 5:54
  • 8 Destroy 3:31
  • 9 Blood Money and Lies 3:33
  • 10 Church of Nothing 4:47

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