FVEY
Shihad · 2014
73 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and aggressive blend of alternative metal and rock, infused with political urgency and personal introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Think You're So Free — This track serves as a powerful opening statement that critiques societal perceptions of freedom while blending heavy riffs with melodic hooks.
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FVEY — 'FVEY' encapsulates the album's central theme of surveillance and loss of privacy, combining aggressive instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics.
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The Big Lie — This song showcases Shihad's ability to weave personal narratives within broader political contexts, featuring dynamic shifts that enhance its emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
FVEY combines aggressive instrumentation with politically charged lyrics, making it a notable entry in Shihad's discography.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, creating a raw sound that aligns with its political themes.
- Lyrically, the album frequently employs direct and confrontational language, particularly in the lead single, which critiques societal issues.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- political themes with raw intensity
- urgent pacing that demands attention
- cathartic energy for release
- reflective moments amidst aggression
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Shihad released FVEY in 2014, they were already an established band in New Zealand's rock scene, having formed in 1988. This album marked their first release after a significant hiatus following their previous album, Ignite, which came out in 2009, and represented a return to their heavier sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helmet· Deftones· Stone Sour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Think You're So Free 4:06
- 2 FVEY 5:31
- 3 The Big Lie 5:18
- 4 Grey Area 3:01
- 5 The Living Dead 4:47
- 6 Song for No One 3:54
- 7 The Great Divide 6:37
- 8 Model Citizen 3:32
- 9 Wasted in the West 3:10
- 10 Loves Long Shadow 4:49
- 11 Cheap As 7:42
- 12 The Reason Why 5:44
- 13 Dark Secret 4:52
- 14 All Right Here 4:17
- 15 Funeral Dance 6:08
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