Breed 77
Breed 77 · 2001
53 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A fusion of heavy guitar riffs and melodic influences, encapsulating a unique blend of alternative metal with Spanish flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadows — Opening with haunting melodies and powerful riffs, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of darker themes and showcases the band's signature sound.
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Karma — This track features a compelling blend of aggressive instrumentals and introspective lyrics, illustrating the band's ability to merge emotional depth with heavy music.
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Breaking the Silence — With its dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, this song exemplifies Breed 77's knack for creating tension and release throughout their music.
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Fly — A standout track with anthemic qualities, it captures both resilience and longing, resonating deeply with listeners through its melodic hooks and lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends heavy metal with Spanish influences, showcasing strong moments but lacking overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy guitar riff in 'Shadows' that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
- Several tracks incorporate Spanish guitar melodies and rhythms, particularly evident in 'Karma' and 'Floods', blending metal with Latin influences.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier intensity and allowing for more melodic exploration.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- invigorating energy for workouts
- emotive vocals for introspection
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
- seek constant calmness and peace
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Breed 77's self-titled debut album arrived in 2001, marking the band's first major release after forming in 1996. At this point, they were gaining traction in the UK alternative metal scene, having already established a reputation through live performances and smaller releases.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shadows 3:09
- 2 Rise 4:12
- 3 Switch 3:38
- 4 Breaking the Silence 5:09
- 5 Karma 4:56
- 6 Floods 5:51
- 7 Final Prayer 5:59
- 8 A Safe Place 3:49
- 9 Fly 5:09
- 10 Eyes That See 4:26
- 11 Know That You Know 4:00
- 12 The Hole 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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