72 Seasons
Metallica · 2023
77 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous exploration of life's cyclical nature, blending intricate melodies with relentless heaviness.
Top tracks — play these first
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72 Seasons Start here — The opening track sets the thematic tone for the album, introducing the concept of life's stages through heavy riffs and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Lux Æterna — This track stands out with its brisk pace and infectious energy, reminiscent of early thrash metal influences, providing a refreshing contrast within the album's heavier moments.
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Inamorata — Closing the album with an expansive eleven-minute epic, this track showcases Metallica's ability to blend intricate storytelling with musical complexity, making it a fitting culmination of themes explored throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting and intricate compositions while maintaining Metallica's signature sound.
What we noticed
- The album features several tracks that exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections and complex arrangements.
- Each song incorporates multiple tempo changes, creating dynamic shifts in energy throughout the record.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of personal growth and introspection, with verses often juxtaposed against heavy riffs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic progression with resolution
- introspective moments amidst thunderous riffs
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- ideal for reflective late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and ambition in their established sound.
- Themes
- cyclical life phases· mental health struggles· aging reflections
- Career context
- With '72 Seasons', Metallica releases their eleventh studio album, marking their first since 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct' in 2016. This period reflects a resurgence in their creative output, as they continue to redefine their sound while catering to both long-time fans and newer audiences.
Tracklist
- 1 72 Seasons Start here 7:39
- 2 Shadows Follow 6:12
- 3 Screaming Suicide 5:30
- 4 Sleepwalk My Life Away 6:56
- 5 You Must Burn! 7:03
- 6 Lux Æterna 3:22
- 7 Crown of Barbed Wire 5:49
- 8 Chasing Light 6:45
- 9 If Darkness Had a Son 6:36
- 10 Too Far Gone? 4:34
- 11 Room of Mirrors 5:34
- 12 Inamorata 11:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heritage
Opeth
Explores life's complexities through intricate compositions and dark, reflective themes.
Magma
Gojira
Merges heavy sound with introspective lyrics about life, existence, and personal struggles.
Fear Inoculum
Tool
Combines progressive metal with deep philosophical themes and expansive sonic landscapes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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