What makes Brendon Small's Galaktikon by Brendon Small notable?

Galaktikon received positive reviews for its ambitious blend of genres and showcased Small's musical versatility beyond his animated persona. The album was notable for charting on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums, indicating a strong reception within the broader metal community and highlighting Small's ability to engage listeners outside of his television success. Released in 2012, Brendon Small's Galaktikon is the debut solo album from the creator of the animated series Metalocalypse, marking his transition from television to music. At this point, Small had already gained recognition for his work with Dethklok, the fictional band from Metalocalypse, which had garnered a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.

How many songs are on Brendon Small's Galaktikon?

Brendon Small's Galaktikon has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Brendon Small's Galaktikon

Brendon Small · 2012

41 min · 9 tracks

A fusion of progressive metal and orchestral elements, creating an epic soundscape filled with cosmic themes and intricate guitar work.

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Prophecy of the Lazer Witch — This track exemplifies Small's knack for storytelling through music, combining heavy riffs with dynamic shifts that evoke a cinematic experience.
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You Can't Run Away — The emotional depth in this song stands out, featuring compelling lyrics that explore themes of escape and confrontation, backed by powerful instrumentation.
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Arena War of the Immortal Masters — This track showcases a masterful blend of technical guitar work and orchestral arrangements, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of epic battles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but lacks a fully cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track featuring rapid guitar riffs and orchestral backing, setting a dramatic tone.
The final track features a gradual build-up that culminates in an explosive finish, contrasting with the more straightforward structures of earlier songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Triton 4:02
2 Prophecy of the Lazer Witch 4:34
3 Beastblade 4:47
4 Deathwaltz 3:33
5 Truth Orb and the Kill Pool 4:28
6 You Can't Run Away 5:05
7 Arena War of the Immortal Masters 4:47
8 Dangertits (instrumental) 4:33
9 On My Way 5:28

What to play next

Listen next

Brendon Small's Galaktikon II

2016

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Home Movies: Bonus CD

2006

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