Dust to Dust
Heavenly · 2004
75 min · 14 tracks · power metal
Powerful riffs and soaring vocals intertwine with symphonic elements to create an epic soundscape of fantasy and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lust for Life — This track exemplifies the album's blend of energetic instrumentals and passionate vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of desire and ambition.
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Victory (Creature of the Night) — A standout for its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song captures the essence of triumph amidst struggle, resonating with listeners who enjoy empowering narratives.
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Kingdom Come — With its epic structure and sweeping melodies, this track serves as a grand finale to the album, showcasing Heavenly's ability to create immersive soundscapes that evoke a sense of adventure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Heavenly's blend of symphonic elements and power metal creates a distinct sound, though some tracks feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple tracks that incorporate orchestral arrangements, blending symphonic elements with traditional power metal instrumentation.
- Several songs include tempo changes that shift from fast-paced riffs to slower, more melodic sections, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The lyrics often explore themes of fantasy and heroism, with a theatrical delivery that enhances the epic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for grand moments
- immersive journeys through fantasy themes
- cathartic releases of powerful emotion
- dynamic shifts in pacing intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek lighthearted, carefree sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dust to Dust is Heavenly's third studio album, released during a period when the band was solidifying its presence in the European power metal scene. Following their well-received albums, Coming from the Sky (2000) and Sign of the Winner (2003), this release marked a continuation of their melodic approach while exploring darker themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ashes to Ashes… 1:54
- 2 Evil 6:12
- 3 Lust for Life 6:14
- 4 Victory (Creature of the Night) 6:50
- 5 Illusion, Part I 2:06
- 6 Illusion, Part II (The Call of the Wild) 4:58
- 7 The Ritual 0:53
- 8 Keepers of the Earth 6:15
- 9 Miracle (2003 version) 9:08
- 10 Fight for Deliverance 6:57
- 11 Hands of Darkness 5:31
- 12 Kingdom Come 8:11
- 13 …dust to Dust 4:59
- 14 …dust to Dust (Japanese lyrics version) 4:56
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