Released 10 years ago
Flotsam and Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam · 2016
61 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash metal meets intricate melodies, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seventh Seal — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its complex riffs and thought-provoking lyrics, establishing the album's thematic depth right away.
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Life Is a Mess — The song combines raw energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression with emotional resonance.
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Iron Maiden — A tribute to one of their biggest influences, this track features intricate guitar work that pays homage while maintaining Flotsam's unique sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive thrash with melodic intricacies, showcasing strong musicianship and varied dynamics.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections in the latter tracks.
- The final three tracks exhibit a noticeable shift in dynamics, incorporating atmospheric elements and varied tempos that create a sense of resolution.
- 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
- intense emotional highs and lows
- cathartic full-volume release
- detailed headphone listening experience
- exploratory narrative arcs throughout
- dynamic contrasts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tracks
- seek simple, straightforward melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Flotsam and Jetsam' in 2016, the band had undergone significant lineup changes and was revitalizing their sound after nearly three decades. This album marked their first release since reuniting with original bassist Jason Newsted, making it a pivotal moment in their career as they sought to reclaim their place in the thrash metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annihilator· Overkill· Testament
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seventh Seal 5:50
- 2 Life Is a Mess 4:20
- 3 Taser 4:11
- 4 Iron Maiden 3:40
- 5 Verge of Tragedy 5:19
- 6 Creeper 5:33
- 7 L.O.T.D. 4:47
- 8 The Incantation 1:38
- 9 Monkey Wrench 4:15
- 10 Time to Go 4:19
- 11 Smoking Gun 4:55
- 12 Forbidden Territories 6:44
- 13 Once in a Time 5:35
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