West of Eden
HMLTD · 2020
49 min · 15 tracks
A frenetic blend of punk energy and theatrical pop, layered with dystopian lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Satan, Luella & I — This track encapsulates the album's theatricality, blending dark narrative elements with an infectious chorus that showcases HMLTD's unique sound.
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The Ballad of Calamity James — At just over a minute long, this track serves as a powerful interlude that highlights the band's knack for storytelling within concise musical bursts.
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LOADED — 'LOADED' stands out with its pulsating rhythm and confrontational lyrics, reflecting the album’s themes of excess and disillusionment in modern society.
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Where’s Joanna? — This track features an atmospheric build-up that leads to an explosive climax, illustrating the band’s ability to blend emotional depth with edgy soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of punk and pop with strong lyrical themes but lacks full cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and genre shifts, blending punk with theatrical pop elements throughout.
- The lyrics often employ dystopian imagery, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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 The West Is Dead 3:03
- 2 LOADED 3:16
- 3 The Ballad of Calamity James 1:32
- 4 To the Door 3:19
- 5 Satan, Luella & I 6:29
- 6 Mikey’s Song 3:37
- 7 Why? 2:38
- 8 149 2:58
- 9 Joanna 2:22
- 10 Where’s Joanna? 3:51
- 11 Death Drive 3:38
- 12 Nobody Stays in Love 3:28
- 13 MMXX A.D. 0:49
- 14 Blank Slate 3:45
- 15 War Is Looming 4:35
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