Top tracks — play these first
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Alone in the Dark Tonight — This opening track sets a dramatic tone for the album with its haunting lyrics and powerful instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotion through music.
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It’s Alive — This track combines infectious energy with dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating Ten's knack for creating engaging hard rock anthems that draw listeners in.
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A Smuggler’s Tale — With its narrative-driven lyrics and layered musical composition, this song exemplifies Ten's talent for storytelling within their songwriting, making it a standout on the album.
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Wild Horses — This cover of the classic song brings a fresh interpretation with soaring vocals and a modern hard rock arrangement, demonstrating the band's versatility and respect for musical heritage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with emotion
- epic melodies for road trips
- cathartic release after a day
- immersive experience over an hour
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- dislike dramatic emotional peaks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Albion is Ten's seventh studio album, released in 2014 as the band was celebrating their 20th anniversary. This album follows the band's previous release, Stormwarning, and signifies their continued evolution within the melodic hard rock scene while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Threshold· Harem Scarem· Dream Theater
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alone in the Dark Tonight 4:22
- 2 Battlefield 4:59
- 3 It’s Alive 5:00
- 4 Albion Born 5:19
- 5 Sometimes Love Takes the Long Way Home 5:06
- 6 A Smuggler’s Tale 5:53
- 7 It Ends This Day 7:24
- 8 Die for Me 5:37
- 9 Gioco d’amoure 4:50
- 10 Wild Horses 5:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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