Top tracks — play these first
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1000hp Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's raw energy and sets a defiant tone, reflecting both personal struggles and resilience.
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FML — This track stands out for its candid exploration of frustration and self-doubt, combining heavy instrumentation with relatable lyrical themes.
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Generation Day — A powerful anthem that critiques societal norms while showcasing the band's ability to merge melodic elements with hard-hitting riffs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic hard rock with moments of introspection but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first track, '1000hp', opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles between aggressive verses and melodic choruses, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- raw introspection in lyrics
- engaging sing-along moments
- motivational workout soundtrack
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek delicate, soft melodies
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality in a shifting musical landscape after prior successes.
- Career context
- By the time '1000hp' was released in 2014, Godsmack had already established themselves as a leading force in the hard rock scene, with three previous albums achieving commercial success. This album marked their first release after a four-year hiatus following 'The Oracle' in 2010, during which the band focused on personal growth and reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Disturbed· Seether· Breaking Benjamin
Tracklist
- 1 1000hp Start here 3:46
- 2 FML 3:39
- 3 Something Different 4:42
- 4 What’s Next? 4:21
- 5 Generation Day 6:12
- 6 Locked & Loaded 4:13
- 7 Living in the Gray 4:07
- 8 I Don’t Belong 3:34
- 9 Nothing Comes Easy 5:39
- 10 Turning to Stone 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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