All Hell Breaks Loose
Black Star Riders · 2013
49 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
Electrifying hard rock riffs intertwine with anthemic choruses, creating a sound both nostalgic and fresh.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Hell Breaks Loose — As the title track, it sets the tone with aggressive guitar work and powerful lyrics that encapsulate the band's defiance and energy.
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Bound for Glory — This track highlights a soaring chorus and driving rhythm, representing the band's blend of classic rock roots with modern sensibilities.
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Hey Judas — With its gritty narrative and infectious hooks, this song exemplifies the storytelling aspect of Black Star Riders' songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic riffs with anthemic choruses, though it doesn't fully stand out in the hard rock genre.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a driving tempo and layered guitar harmonies that set a high-energy tone for the album.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- The album's second half introduces slower tempos in tracks like 'Blues Ain't So Bad', creating a contrast with the more aggressive first half.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- electrifying anthems for road trips
- nostalgic vibes with fresh energy
- cathartic release through powerful riffs
- high-energy sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek lengthy, introspective albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, All Hell Breaks Loose marked the debut album for Black Star Riders, formed by former members of Thin Lizzy. This album came after a period of transition for the band, establishing their identity separate from their legacy while retaining classic rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· Judas Priest· Def Leppard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Hell Breaks Loose 4:14
- 2 Bound for Glory 4:09
- 3 Kingdom of the Lost 4:43
- 4 Bloodshot 4:03
- 5 Kissin’ the Ground 3:06
- 6 Hey Judas 4:10
- 7 Hoodoo Voodoo 4:16
- 8 Valley of the Stones 4:16
- 9 Someday Salvation 3:05
- 10 Before the War 3:40
- 11 Blues Ain’t So Bad 6:15
- 12 Right to Be Wrong 3:35
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