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World We View

Nine Lashes · 2012

38 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant mix of soaring melodies and driving rhythms, blending alt-rock energy with introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Anthem of the Lonely — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining catchy hooks with a message of resilience that resonates throughout the project.
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    Adrenaline — With its high-energy beat and motivating lyrics, this track embodies the album's spirit of empowerment and determination, making it a standout anthem.
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    Our Darkest Day — This song delves into themes of struggle and perseverance, providing a reflective contrast to the more upbeat tracks while showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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    My Friend — The heartfelt nature of this track highlights personal connection and support, encapsulating the emotional core of the album's narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic compositions with varied tempos but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces more introspective and slower tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • Afterglow

    The moment reveals a shift from despair to hope as it describes finding light after darkness.

    This transition symbolizes the overarching journey within the album, illustrating how moments of struggle can lead to newfound strength.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Anthem of the Lonely 4:02
  • 2 The Intervention 3:36
  • 3 Get Back 3:06
  • 4 Afterglow 4:26
  • 5 Adrenaline 3:22
  • 6 Believe Your Eyes 3:39
  • 7 Our Darkest Day 3:32
  • 8 Memo 3:37
  • 9 Write It Down 2:49
  • 10 The Void 2:52
  • 11 My Friend 3:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata