Force Majeure
Warlock · 1989
46 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A powerful blend of heavy metal energy with anthemic choruses and dramatic lyrical themes that resonate with the rebellious spirit of the late '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hellraiser — The driving rhythm and catchy chorus exemplify the band's ability to craft memorable heavy metal anthems, making it a standout track that captures their sound.
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Angels With Dirty Faces — This track features an engaging melody paired with powerful lyrics about defiance and resilience, showcasing Doro's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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Save My Soul — The song combines soaring vocals with an urgent message of desperation and longing, embodying the album's thematic exploration of struggle and redemption.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and thematic consistency but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cover of 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', which sets a dramatic tone before shifting into heavier original tracks.
- Many songs feature dual guitar harmonies and anthemic choruses, particularly in tracks like 'Hellraiser' and 'I Am What I Am'.
- The lyrical themes often revolve around rebellion and empowerment, with a consistent use of powerful imagery throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Whiter Shade of Pale 3:51
- 2 Save My Soul 3:52
- 3 World Gone Wild 3:43
- 4 Mission of Mercy 4:02
- 5 Angels With Dirty Faces 4:00
- 6 Beyond the Trees 2:28
- 7 Hard Times 3:37
- 8 Hellraiser 4:53
- 9 I Am What I Am 2:39
- 10 Cry Wolf 4:48
- 11 Under the Gun 3:52
- 12 River of Tears 3:56
- 13 Bis auf's Blut 0:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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