Delirious Nomad
Armored Saint · 1985
41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and soaring vocals that embody the spirit of mid-80s American metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nervous Man — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its driving rhythms and introspective lyrics, reflecting on inner turmoil amidst powerful instrumentation.
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Conqueror — With its anthemic chorus and dynamic shifts, this song stands out as a highlight, demonstrating the band's ability to combine melody with heavy metal intensity.
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You're Never Alone — The emotional depth in this track showcases a softer side of Armored Saint, featuring poignant lyrics that address themes of support and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with a mix of aggression and melody typical of mid-80s metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive, fast-paced tracks that maintain a high energy level, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- Vocals are prominent throughout, often soaring above the heavy guitar riffs, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and aggression.
- 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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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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Delirious Nomad' was Armored Saint's second studio album, following their debut 'March of the Saint' from 1984. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene, building on the momentum gained from their first release and expanding their fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Metallica· Anthrax· Judas Priest
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You're Never Alone
The lyrics shift from personal reflection to a message of reassurance toward others experiencing isolation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Before I Die 2:47
- 2 Nervous Man 4:00
- 3 Over the Edge 4:51
- 4 The Laugh 4:20
- 5 Conqueror 4:28
- 6 For the Sake of Heaviness 4:22
- 7 Aftermath 5:30
- 8 In the Hole 3:50
- 9 You’re Never Alone 4:37
- 10 Released 3:04
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