Figure Number Five
Soilwork · 2003
40 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with aggressive riffs and intricate melodies, creating a dynamic and energetic listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rejection Role Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Figure Number Five — The title track exemplifies the band's signature sound, combining melodic hooks with intense rhythms that capture the essence of their musical identity.
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Overload — This track showcases a balance of soaring melodies and heavy instrumentation, illustrating Soilwork's ability to craft engaging and dynamic compositions.
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Light the Torch — With its anthemic chorus and intricate guitar work, this song stands out as a highlight, offering both intensity and melodic sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances aggression and melody, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the harsh verses, creating a dynamic interplay between aggression and melody.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for more atmospheric elements to emerge before concluding the album.
- 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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6/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening sessions
- mid-tempo reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Further established Soilwork's reputation in melodic death metal after a critical success.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Figure Number Five is Soilwork's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Natural Born Chaos. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their signature sound and gaining international recognition within the melodic death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Arch Enemy
Tracklist
- 1 Rejection Role Start here 3:34
- 2 Overload 3:44
- 3 Figure Number Five 3:12
- 4 Strangler 3:48
- 5 Light the Torch 3:41
- 6 Departure Plan 4:23
- 7 Cranking the Sirens 3:26
- 8 Brickwalker 3:45
- 9 The Mindmaker 3:32
- 10 Distortion Sleep 3:45
- 11 Downfall 24 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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