With Shivering Hearts We Wait
Blindside · 2011
38 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A fusion of heavy guitar riffs and melodic introspection, enveloped in a raw emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Must Be Something in the Water — This track opens the album with an infectious energy that sets the tone for the entire project, blending catchy melodies with powerful instrumentation.
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Bloodstained Hollywood Ending — A standout for its narrative depth, this song critiques the superficiality of fame while maintaining an engaging hook that draws listeners in.
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Withering — The closing track features an expansive arrangement that showcases the band's evolution, providing a reflective end to the album's emotional journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective melodies, showcasing a solid but not compositional approach.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy instrumentation and softer, quieter moments.
- The lyrics often explore themes of emotional struggle and resilience, with a focus on personal experiences that enhance the overall intensity.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional intensity
- contemplative listening moments
- mid-tempo reflective journeys
- immersive lyrical storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- With Shivering Hearts We Wait is Blindside's fifth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their album The Great Depression. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in their sound while retaining their alternative metal roots, showcasing a matured lyrical perspective and sonic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Haste the Day· Underoath· The Devil Wears Prada
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It's All I Have
This moment shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on life's struggles, employing vivid imagery to evoke feelings of desperation and hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There Must Be Something in the Water 3:56
- 2 My Heart Escapes 3:41
- 3 Monster on the Radio 3:09
- 4 It’s All I Have 3:50
- 5 Bloodstained Hollywood Ending 3:13
- 6 Our Love Saves Us 3:27
- 7 Bring Out Your Dead 3:39
- 8 Withering 3:33
- 9 Cold 3:22
- 10 There Must Be Something in the Wind 7:03
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