When I Have Fears
The Murder Capital · 2019
44 min · 10 tracks · post-punk
A visceral blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the tension between despair and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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For Everything — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythms and poignant exploration of existential themes, establishing the band's lyrical focus.
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Green & Blue — The song juxtaposes tender melodies with stark lyrics about loss, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional vulnerability with sonic intensity.
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Don’t Cling to Life — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mortality and acceptance, featuring haunting vocals that linger long after the song ends.
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How the Streets Adore Me Now — An anthem of urban identity, this song captures a sense of belonging and alienation, making it relatable to listeners navigating modern life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense post-punk energy with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build intensity with driving rhythms and layered guitars, while the fourth track introduces a stark contrast with a slower tempo and minimal instrumentation.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and existential themes, with a focus on emotional vulnerability, which is emphasized by the raw vocal delivery.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 For Everything 5:14
- 2 More Is Less 2:55
- 3 Green & Blue 6:16
- 4 Slowdance I 4:01
- 5 Slowdance II 3:15
- 6 On Twisted Ground 6:10
- 7 Feeling Fades 4:10
- 8 Don’t Cling to Life 2:27
- 9 How the Streets Adore Me Now 4:39
- 10 Love, Love, Love 4:55
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