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Nonpoint · 2018
47 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A fierce fusion of melodic hooks and aggressive instrumentation that captures the essence of modern alternative metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chaos and Earthquakes — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and incisive lyrics, encapsulating the urgency and intensity that characterizes the album.
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Milestone — Milestone features introspective lyrics paired with powerful instrumentation, reflecting the band's journey while resonating with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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Fix This — With both a standard and an acoustic version on the album, Fix This showcases Nonpoint's versatility in delivering emotionally charged content while maintaining their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow due to bonus tracks disrupting its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, with clean singing juxtaposed against harsher screams, creating dynamic contrasts throughout.
- The album includes two bonus tracks at the end, which disrupt the flow established by the main ten tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 mid-tempo intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- engaging live energy experience
- reflective moments among chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow-paced introspection
- seek lighthearted background music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — X marks a significant milestone in Nonpoint's two-decade career, showing continued vitality.
- Career context
- Released on August 24, 2018, X marked Nonpoint's tenth studio album, a significant milestone for the band as they celebrated over two decades in the music industry. This album came after their 2014 release, The Poison Red, showcasing a return to form while continuing to evolve their sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empty Batteries 3:55
- 2 Chaos and Earthquakes 3:45
- 3 Fix This 3:49
- 4 Crashing 2:53
- 5 Passive Aggressive 3:48
- 6 Dodge Your Destiny 3:27
- 7 Wheel Against Will 3:53
- 8 Milestone 3:35
- 9 Feel the Way I Feel 3:48
- 10 Position One 3:17
- 11 Paralyzed 3:27
- 12 Fix This (acoustic) 3:35
- 13 Generation Idiot (live) 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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