Top tracks — play these first
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Lord of the Sky — This opening track sets the tone with its heavy riffs and soaring vocals, encapsulating the band's signature blend of hard rock and psychedelia.
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Last Living Dinosaur — The song features a catchy chorus and an infectious groove that highlights the band's ability to merge classic rock sounds with modern influences.
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Thousand Miles Away From Home — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, this track showcases Kadavar's lyrical depth and musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Berlin showcases strong songwriting and production, blending hard rock with psychedelic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration of themes.
- The use of vintage production techniques gives the album a warm, analog feel that complements its retro influences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- vibrant energy for road trips
- carefree sing-alongs with friends
- psychedelic escapism during weekends
- cathartic release at full volume
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Berlin is Kadavar's third studio album and a follow-up to their 2013 effort, Abra Kadavar. At this point, the band had solidified their signature sound while also exploring new depths in songwriting and production, showcasing their growth as artists within the stoner rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Wizard· Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats· The Vintage Caravan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lord of the Sky 4:28
- 2 Last Living Dinosaur 4:06
- 3 Thousand Miles Away From Home 4:54
- 4 Filthy Illusion 3:45
- 5 Pale Blue Eyes 3:29
- 6 Stolen Dreams 3:58
- 7 The Old Man 4:05
- 8 Spanish Wild Rose 4:31
- 9 See the World With Your Own Eyes 4:07
- 10 Circles in My Mind 3:48
- 11 Into the Night 4:30
- 12 Reich der Träume 6:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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