What makes A Dying Machine by Tremonti notable?

A Dying Machine received widespread acclaim from critics and debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album's concept of a dystopian future resonated with listeners and further established Tremonti’s narrative songwriting abilities within the hard rock and metal scenes. Released in 2018, A Dying Machine is Tremonti's fourth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed album, Dust. At this point in his career, Mark Tremonti was solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted musician, balancing his work with Alter Bridge and his solo endeavors, showcasing both technical prowess and lyrical maturity.

How many songs are on A Dying Machine?

A Dying Machine has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

A Dying Machine

Tremonti · 2018

70 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

Heavy riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic soundscape that balances aggression and emotional depth.

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Bringer of War — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful riffs and aggressive lyrics that introduce the central themes of conflict and struggle.
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A Dying Machine — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching narrative arc, blending intricate guitar work with thought-provoking lyrics about humanity's reliance on technology.
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Take You With Me — This song showcases a more melodic side of Tremonti's writing, featuring an emotionally charged chorus that highlights vulnerability amidst heavy instrumentation.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

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Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album balances heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs that establish a high-energy pace, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
Several tracks incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with aggressive verses, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
The album includes interludes and atmospheric passages that provide brief moments of respite before returning to heavier sections.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Bringer of War 4:53
2 From the Sky 3:42
3 A Dying Machine 6:18
4 Trust 4:38
5 Throw Them to the Lions 3:20
6 Make It Hurt 4:12
7 Traipse 4:22
8 The First the Last 4:41
9 A Lot Like Sin 4:31
10 The Day When Legions Burned 3:09
11 As the Silence Becomes Me 5:17
12 Take You With Me 4:19
13 Desolation 4:29
14 Found 3:57
15 Now or Never 3:47
16 Desolation (acoustic) 4:26

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