Apex
Unleash the Archers · 2017
64 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A powerful blend of melodic death metal and soaring vocals that captures epic storytelling across dynamic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Matriarch — This track showcases the album's narrative depth through its intricate guitar work and thematic exploration of female empowerment, making it a standout anthem.
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Ten Thousand Against One — With its driving rhythms and anthemic chorus, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend aggression with melody while delivering a compelling battle narrative.
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Apex — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring soaring vocals and complex arrangements that culminate in a powerful climax, reflecting the band's artistic ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Apex showcases strong songwriting and dynamic arrangements, though it follows established power metal conventions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes, with intricate guitar solos interspersed with soaring vocal lines.
- Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth to the arrangements and enhancing the epic storytelling.
- The album closes with a title track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax before an abrupt end.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
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 Awakening 7:17
- 2 Shadow Guide 3:56
- 3 The Matriarch 4:02
- 4 Cleanse the Bloodlines 5:54
- 5 The Coward’s Way 5:05
- 6 False Walls 8:05
- 7 Ten Thousand Against One 5:37
- 8 Earth and Ashes 6:35
- 9 Call Me Immortal 5:46
- 10 Apex 8:20
- 11 Queen of the Reich 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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