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Sawthis · 2013

38 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless surge of thrash metal energy infused with intricate rhythms and intense lyrical themes that challenge the listener's perceptions.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Logical Colors — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and thought-provoking lyrics about perception and reality, encapsulating the band's thematic focus.
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    The Disturbed — With its frenetic pace and complex rhythms, this track exemplifies Sawthis's ability to blend musical intricacy with raw emotional intensity, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    The Spotlight — This track features a compelling chorus that contrasts moments of brutality with melodic passages, showcasing the band's versatility and depth in songwriting.
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    The Impure Soul — Lyrically rich and musically dynamic, this song examines inner conflict through heavy instrumentation and evocative lyrical imagery, representing a crucial thematic element of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical proficiency and complex structures but may not have widespread recognition beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the sixth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Lyrical themes often explore introspective and philosophical concepts, which are delivered with intense vocal performances throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Logical Colors 3:35
  • 2 The Waking Up 3:31
  • 3 The Voice Falls on Me 2:57
  • 4 The Disturbed 2:50
  • 5 The Crowded Room 3:25
  • 6 The Indeleble 3:53
  • 7 The Impure Soul 3:30
  • 8 The Spotlight 3:39
  • 9 The Mad 3:21
  • 10 The Switch 3:20
  • 11 The Walking 3:59

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