What makes Dust by Tremonti notable?

Dust debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Tremonti's growing popularity as a solo artist. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its songwriting and production, further establishing Tremonti's influence in the hard rock genre. Released on April 29, 2016, Dust is Tremonti's third studio album, coming off their previous work, Cauterize. At this point in his career, Mark Tremonti had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in modern rock, balancing his roles as a member of Alter Bridge and Creed while pursuing his solo endeavors.

How many songs are on Dust?

Dust has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Dust

Tremonti · 2016

43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that encapsulates the emotional weight of loss and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Dust — The title track explores themes of mortality and acceptance, featuring a compelling contrast between haunting vocals and powerful instrumentals that exemplify the album's emotional core.
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My Last Mistake — This opening track sets a high-energy tone with intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics that immediately draw listeners into the album's narrative of personal struggle.
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Betray Me — With its aggressive riffs and raw emotional delivery, this song captures the essence of betrayal, making it a standout representation of Tremonti's hard rock prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album balances heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing solid songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with soaring melodies, establishing a high-energy opening.
The title track 'Dust' shifts to a slower tempo and introduces more introspective lyrics, contrasting with the preceding songs.
Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the themes presented.

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: 6/10

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 My Last Mistake 4:30
2 The Cage 3:35
3 Once Dead 3:05
4 Dust 5:22
5 Betray Me 4:04
6 Tore My Heart Out 5:07
7 Catching Fire 4:41
8 Never Wrong 4:41
9 Rising Storm 3:17
10 Unable to See 4:57

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Cauterize

2015

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