Top tracks — play these first
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Divisive — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes, using aggressive instrumentation to mirror the chaos of societal divides while delivering a poignant message about unity.
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Unstoppable — This track stands out for its empowering lyrics and anthemic chorus, driving home a message of resilience against adversity, making it a rallying cry for listeners.
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Take Back Your Life — With its urgent pacing and personal lyricism, this song encourages self-assertion and reclaiming one's narrative amidst external pressures, resonating deeply with fans.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong riffs and thematic depth but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the themes of resilience and defiance.
- The last two tracks shift towards a more reflective tone, with softer instrumentation that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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 mid-tempo motivation
- reflective moments of resilience
- anthemic choruses for empowerment
- cathartic release from frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and engagement with current societal issues.
- Career context
- Released as Disturbed's seventh studio album, 'Divisive' came after a five-year hiatus following their album 'Evolution' in 2018. The band aimed to address the growing polarization in society through their signature hard rock sound, marking a return to their heavier roots while also experimenting with more melodic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godsmack· Five Finger Death Punch· Korn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey You 4:28
- 2 Bad Man 3:22
- 3 Divisive 3:58
- 4 Unstoppable 3:58
- 5 Love to Hate 3:36
- 6 Feeding the Fire 4:19
- 7 Don’t Tell Me 4:31
- 8 Take Back Your Life 2:58
- 9 Part of Me 3:53
- 10 Won’t Back Down 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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