Top tracks — play these first
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Immigrant Son — This track encapsulates the album's theme of personal struggle and resilience, featuring soaring vocals and a powerful chorus that resonates with listeners.
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When We Were Younger — A reflective ballad that blends poignant lyrics with rich instrumentation, it evokes a sense of nostalgia while showcasing the band's melodic strengths.
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Blood On Your Barbed Wire Thorns — This song stands out for its darker lyrical themes and dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating the band's ability to weave complex narratives into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong compositions and skilled performances, with a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature soaring vocals and layered harmonies, establishing a grand tone that persists through the album.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression through reflective themes
- epic melodies for introspective moments
- engaging storytelling across tracks
- mature sound for thoughtful listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 14, 2011, Evolution marked Magnum's return after a four-year hiatus since their previous album, Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow. This album demonstrated a renewed energy and commitment to their progressive hard rock roots, showcasing the band's evolution in songwriting and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Holy Touch 4:47
- 2 Just Like January 4:38
- 3 Brand New Morning 5:53
- 4 Immigrant Son 5:30
- 5 When We Were Younger 6:49
- 6 Out of the Shadows 6:40
- 7 All My Bridges 4:42
- 8 Blood On Your Barbed Wire Thorns 6:51
- 9 The Visitation 5:48
- 10 Wild Angels 5:39
- 11 The Fall 5:32
- 12 Do You Know Who You Are? 6:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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