Archangel
Two Steps from Hell · 2011
73 min · 26 tracks · soundtrack
Epic orchestral arrangements surge with cinematic intensity, blending choral elements and powerful instrumentation that evoke grand storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Archangel — The title track encapsulates the album's grandiose style, featuring soaring melodies and powerful orchestration that define Two Steps from Hell's cinematic approach.
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Strength of a Thousand Men — This track combines driving rhythms with anthemic choruses, showcasing the group's ability to create motivational and epic soundscapes ideal for trailers.
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Nero — With its dramatic build-up and hauntingly beautiful motifs, this piece exemplifies the emotional depth and complexity characteristic of Two Steps from Hell's compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong orchestral writing and production, making it a notable entry in the trailer music genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral sound with sweeping strings and powerful brass, creating a cinematic atmosphere throughout.
- Many tracks build from quiet intros to climactic peaks, often incorporating choral elements that enhance the epic feel.
- The running time is extensive, with several tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- epic soundscapes for introspection
- background score for creative work
- cathartic release through orchestral swells
- transcendent moments of cinematic beauty
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2011, Archangel is a pivotal album for Two Steps from Hell, marking their emergence as a major player in the trailer music genre. This album followed their earlier works like Invincible (2010), showcasing a refined sound that expanded their audience and solidified their reputation in film scoring and advertising.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Audiomachine· Ludovico Einaudi· Hans Zimmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mercy in Darkness 1:12
- 2 Archangel 2:36
- 3 Everlasting 2:51
- 4 United We Stand - Divided We Fall 3:59
- 5 Love & Loss 1:51
- 6 The Last Stand 2:51
- 7 Nero 3:29
- 8 Destructo 2:33
- 9 Atlantis 1:59
- 10 Strength of a Thousand Men 2:18
- 11 Unexplained Forces 3:13
- 12 Magic of Love 2:21
- 13 Norwegian Pirate 3:01
- 14 Dark Harbor 3:17
- 15 Dragon Rider 1:55
- 16 Mountains From Water 2:16
- 17 Titan Dune 2:12
- 18 Ironwing 2:39
- 19 Army of Justice 2:05
- 20 Immortal Avenger 3:45
- 21 He Who Brings the Night 3:08
- 22 Caradhras 4:14
- 23 Sanctuary Is Lost 2:07
- 24 What's Happening to Me 3:11
- 25 Aesir 4:52
- 26 Friendship to Last 3:12
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