What makes Duality by Ra notable?

Duality received significant attention for its blend of melodic hooks and heavy instrumentation, allowing it to peak at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's single 'Superman' became a notable hit, further establishing Ra as a prominent act in the early 2000s hard rock landscape. Released in 2005, Duality is Ra's third studio album, coming after the band's successful album From One. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique sound within the alternative metal scene and expanding their fanbase with a more polished production approach.

Duality works well if you're into brief bursts of emotional intensity, reflective moments between fast tracks and cathartic releases for personal struggles.

How many songs are on Duality?

Duality has 15 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Duality

Ra · 2005

49 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

An intricate blend of hard rock and alternative metal, marked by soaring vocals and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Superman — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and powerful themes of resilience in the face of adversity, showcasing Ra's ability to merge heavy riffs with melodic sensibilities.
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Fallen Angels — Fallen Angels highlights Ra's signature sound, balancing emotional depth with energetic instrumentation, making it a fan favorite that captures the essence of the album.
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Take Me Away — The track features poignant lyrics paired with a catchy melody, representing the emotional core of Duality while demonstrating Ra's lyrical maturity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends hard rock and alternative metal effectively but lacks standout cohesion across its length.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melodic pieces.
Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.

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

Influence 4/10

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

brief bursts of emotional intensity
reflective moments between fast tracks
cathartic releases for personal struggles
engaging mix of light and

Maybe skip if you

want lengthy, sprawling compositions
prefer purely upbeat experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2005, Duality is Ra's third studio album, coming after the band's successful album From One. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique sound within the alternative metal scene and expanding their fanbase with a more polished production approach.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· P.O.D.

Tracklist

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

1 Fear 0:52
2 Fallen Angels 3:22
3 Tell Me 3:44
4 Take Me Away 3:50
5 I Lost Everything Today 3:19
6 The Only One 3:39
7 Superman 4:16
8 Love 0:47
9 Say You Will 4:00
10 Got Me Going 2:35
11 Every Little Thing She Does is Magic 3:46
12 Far Enough 3:20
13 Undertaken 3:44
14 Taken 4:22
15 Swimming Upstream 3:37

What to play next

Listen next

Raw

2006

Go back to

From One

2002

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alternative metal hard rock

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