Witness a Rebirth
Strife · 2012
28 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and urgent vocals that encapsulate the raw energy of hardcore punk.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carry the Torch — This track embodies the album's themes of perseverance and resilience, with anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, making it a standout live performance staple.
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Show No Mercy — With its fierce lyrical content and driving instrumentals, this track exemplifies the aggressive spirit of hardcore punk, encapsulating Strife's ethos perfectly.
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Life or Death — The closing track delivers a powerful message about confronting life's challenges head-on, leaving listeners with a sense of urgency and empowerment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong hardcore elements with intense energy and solid songwriting, appealing to genre fans.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout most of its duration.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, urgent style, often layered with gang vocals that enhance the intensity of the message.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that shift dynamics abruptly, creating moments of tension before returning to full-speed riffs.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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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Face Your Failures
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrator shifts from self-doubt to a determined call for personal accountability.
This transition marks a crucial turning point in the narrative, emphasizing growth and the importance of facing one's shortcomings head-on.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Torn Apart 1:54
- 2 Carry the Torch 2:53
- 3 Show No Mercy 2:33
- 4 No Apologies 1:54
- 5 The Distance 2:18
- 6 Never Look Back 2:24
- 7 In This Defiance 2:57
- 8 The Burden 2:43
- 9 Look Away 0:59
- 10 Face Your Failures 1:49
- 11 End of Days 3:00
- 12 Life or Death 3:03
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