Vultures Above, Lions Below
Buried In Verona · 2015
46 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A dynamic blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic punk hooks, driving the listener through raw emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vultures Above — The opening track sets the tone with its aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulate the album's thematic tension between despair and resilience.
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Hurricane — This track stands out for its intense energy and passionate vocal delivery, capturing a sense of urgency that resonates throughout the record.
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Can't Be Unsaid — With introspective lyrics and a more melodic approach, this song demonstrates the band's ability to balance heaviness with emotional vulnerability.
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Lions Below — Closing the album, this track offers a reflective resolution, combining powerful instrumentation with a poignant message about overcoming adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with melodic elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, which adds dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- The final track fades out gradually, creating a sense of closure that resonates with the themes explored in earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Separation
The verse shifts perspective mid-song, moving from personal reflection to addressing a collective struggle faced by many.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vultures Above 5:09
- 2 Extraction 4:45
- 3 Dig Me Out 2:58
- 4 Hurricane 4:11
- 5 Separation 3:15
- 6 Can't Be Unsaid 4:37
- 7 Reflection 3:20
- 8 Done for Good 4:11
- 9 Pathways 3:38
- 10 Unbroken 3:27
- 11 Bring Me Home 3:53
- 12 Lions Below 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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