Top tracks — play these first
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Prayer — The lead single sets the tone for the album with its blend of heavy instrumentation and a hauntingly impactful chorus that addresses themes of hope and despair.
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Believe — The title track showcases a more introspective side of the band, providing a critical reflection on faith and self-doubt that resonates throughout the album.
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Liberate — This track captures the band's signature sound with its aggressive guitar work and empowering lyrics about breaking free from constraints, embodying the spirit of empowerment that defines much of their work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of aggressive and introspective elements but lacks strong cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic approach.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, where the lead singer alternates with backing vocals to create dynamic tension.
- The album includes moments of quiet introspection, particularly in tracks like 'Breathe' and 'Darkness', which contrast with the heavier songs.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive introspective moments
- motivational lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Disturbed's presence in nu metal after their debut.
- Career context
- Released in January 2002, Believe is Disturbed's second album, following their breakthrough debut, The Sickness. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the nu metal scene, building on the commercial success of their first record and expanding their musical themes and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godsmack· Five Finger Death Punch· Korn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prayer 3:41
- 2 Liberate 3:29
- 3 Awaken 4:29
- 4 Believe 4:27
- 5 Remember 4:11
- 6 Intoxication 3:14
- 7 Rise 3:57
- 8 Mistress 3:46
- 9 Breathe 4:21
- 10 Bound 3:53
- 11 Devour 3:52
- 12 Darkness 3:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Meteora
Linkin Park
Shares aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, blending nu metal with emotional depth.
Toxicity
System of a Down
Combines heavy instrumentation with personal and political themes, echoing a similar intensity.
Untouchables
Korn
Explores dark emotional landscapes with aggressive soundscapes, characteristic of early 2000s nu metal.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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