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Black Sheep

Ra · 2009

65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

Heavy guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sound that balances aggression and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Crazy Little Voices — This track showcases the band's signature blend of heavy instrumentals and catchy choruses, highlighting their ability to create memorable hooks.
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    Deliverance — With its powerful themes of redemption and resilience, this song encapsulates the emotional core of the album while featuring anthemic instrumentation.
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    Supernova — This closing track stands out for its melodic structure and introspective lyrics, bringing a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective exploration of emotions
  • heavy guitar riffs for catharsis
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • thought-provoking lyrical themes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer light, upbeat sounds
  • want quick, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 9, 2009, 'Black Sheep' is Ra's fourth studio album, coming after their 2005 release 'Duality.' At this point in their career, the band was trying to establish a more distinct identity within the alternative metal scene, moving away from earlier comparisons to mainstream rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· P.O.D.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cross of Snow 5:20
  • 2 Tomorrow's Sun 5:37
  • 3 The Foundation 3:26
  • 4 Crazy Little Voices 3:49
  • 5 Chained to the Ground 4:06
  • 6 Deliverance 4:11
  • 7 Busted 3:22
  • 8 U Need Me 5:06
  • 9 What I Am 5:14
  • 10 Who's to Blame 3:40
  • 11 Not in Your Head 4:04
  • 12 What I'm About 3:58
  • 13 Seem All Good People 6:10
  • 14 Baghdad 3:53
  • 15 Supernova 3:55

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