Top tracks — play these first
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Феникс Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of resurrection, featuring soaring melodies and powerful lyrics that explore the concept of rebirth.
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История одного убийцы — This track stands out for its narrative depth, depicting a dark tale through intricate guitar work and dramatic vocal delivery, showcasing the band's storytelling prowess.
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Чёрная легенда — With its epic structure and haunting lyrics, this song creates a vivid atmosphere that highlights Aria's ability to blend mythology with heavy metal instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Feniks combines operatic elements with heavy metal, showcasing strong craftsmanship but varying cohesion across its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features operatic vocals layered over heavy metal guitar riffs, creating a dramatic soundscape that emphasizes the lyrical themes of ancient legends.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- The title track 'Феникс' stands out with its anthemic chorus and orchestral arrangements, contrasting with the heavier instrumentation found in other songs.
- 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
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
- epic soundscapes for dramatic moments
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- resilient themes of rebirth
- engaging headphone detail exploration
- powerful anthems for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped Aria regain prominence in the Russian rock scene after a hiatus.
- Themes
- ancient legends· mythical resurrection
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Feniks marked Aria's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, Arkan. This album showcased a renewed commitment to their heavy metal roots while also experimenting with more complex arrangements and themes, solidifying their status as one of Russia's foremost metal bands.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kreator· Blind Guardian· Iron Maiden
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Феникс
The moment shifts from despair to hope as it describes rising anew from ashes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Чёрный квадрат Start here 5:21
- 2 Равновесие сил 4:13
- 3 История одного убийцы 6:22
- 4 Чёрная легенда 8:03
- 5 Бои без правил 6:54
- 6 Феникс 6:34
- 7 Симфония огня 5:31
- 8 Аттила 7:57
- 9 Дальний свет 4:56
- 10 Реквием 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Пробил час 5:17
- 2 Беспечный ангел 3:55
- 3 Герой асфальта '99 5:13
- 4 Беспечный ангел (karaoke version) 3:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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