Another State of Grace
Black Star Riders · 2019
38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A fusion of classic rock grit and modern storytelling, navigating personal and societal struggles with powerful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another State of Grace — This title track encapsulates the band's blend of introspection and resilience, showcasing both lyrical depth and melodic strength.
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Why Do You Love Your Guns... (More Than Your Kids?) — This provocative track addresses contemporary issues with urgency, combining sharp social commentary with a catchy chorus that reflects the band's knack for impactful storytelling.
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Standing in the Line of Fire — With its driving rhythm and anthemic quality, this song showcases the band's ability to capture themes of struggle and perseverance, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines solid songwriting with cohesive themes but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace, followed by several songs that maintain a similar energy level throughout.
- Lyrical themes often contrast personal struggles with broader societal issues, creating a narrative thread across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- cathartic moments of melodic release
- short bursts of reflective energy
- engaging narratives with emotional depth
- powerful anthems for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2019, Another State of Grace is Black Star Riders' fourth studio album, following Heavy Fire from 2017. The band, featuring former Thin Lizzy members, solidified their identity beyond their legacy while continuing to evolve their hard rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· Judas Priest· Def Leppard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tonight the Moonlight Let Me Down 3:54
- 2 Another State of Grace 3:39
- 3 Ain’t the End of the World 3:30
- 4 Underneath the Afterglow 3:40
- 5 Soldier in the Ghetto 4:37
- 6 Why Do You Love Your Guns... (More Than Your Kids?) 4:58
- 7 Standing in the Line of Fire 3:08
- 8 What Will It Take? 4:11
- 9 In the Shadow of the War Machine 3:30
- 10 Poisoned Heart 3:39
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