Top tracks — play these first
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Sister Moon Start here — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotion with powerful instrumentation.
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One Life, One Soul — As one of the album's most popular songs, it exemplifies Gotthard's knack for creating anthemic choruses and poignant lyrical themes about love and existence.
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Hush — A cover that breathes new life into the classic song, demonstrating Gotthard's versatility while staying true to their hard rock roots.
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Angel — This track features soaring vocals and emotional depth, illustrating the band's talent for crafting heartfelt ballads that resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and guitar work but lacks overall cohesion due to pacing issues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace, followed by several ballads that slow the momentum significantly.
- Many tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and prominent solos, particularly in the choruses, emphasizing the melodic hard rock style.
- The last three tracks include a cover and two slower songs, which create a noticeable drop in energy as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for road trips
- reflective moments amid upbeat tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Gotthard's reputation in Europe, achieving significant chart success.
- Themes
- European rock scene· emotive ballads
- Career context
- Released on September 3, 1997, D Frosted was Gotthard's third studio album, following their highly successful album, Dial Hard. At this point in their career, the band had already solidified their presence in the hard rock scene and were exploring deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their commercial appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bon Jovi· Def Leppard· Europe
Tracklist
- 1 Sister Moon Start here 4:35
- 2 Out on My Own 5:10
- 3 Father Is That Enough? 3:45
- 4 Let It Be 4:57
- 5 Hurry 3:46
- 6 Hole in One 4:04
- 7 Angel 5:09
- 8 Love Soul Matter 3:53
- 9 Sweet Little Rock ’n’ Roller 5:04
- 10 Hush 5:25
- 11 Someday 3:28
- 12 One Life, One Soul 4:19
- 13 Get Down 1:59
- 14 Mountain Mama 3:45
- 15 I’m on My Way 7:40
- 16 Mighty Quinn 5:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Back of My Mind
H.E.R.
Shares emotive vocal performances and a blend of rock and R&B influences.
The Final Countdown
Europe
Captures the same hard rock energy with melodic hooks and powerful choruses.
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Combines anthemic choruses and polished production, characteristic of late '80s hard rock.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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