Top tracks — play these first
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Evil Ways — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its infectious guitar riff and energetic vocals, encapsulating the band's vintage rock vibe.
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Don't Take Us for Fools — The song features anthemic choruses and a dynamic arrangement that highlights the band's ability to blend melody with grit, making it a fan favorite.
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Satan's Finest — Closing the album, this track showcases Graveyard's lyrical depth and musical prowess, combining haunting melodies with robust instrumental sections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic rock elements with modern sensibilities, showcasing strong riffs and soulful melodies.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving tempos and heavy guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and showcase musicianship.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax before fading out.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- gritty vocals for catharsis
- for late-night drives
- raw energy for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished production styles
- need immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Graveyard's self-titled debut album marked their emergence in the hard rock scene after forming in 2006. Released on September 10, 2007, it set the stage for their subsequent rise, showcasing their retro sound infused with contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Witchcraft· The Vintage Caravan· Kadavar
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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As the Years Pass By, the Hours Bend
The verse shifts from a reflective to an urgent tone, capturing a sense of fleeting time and inevitable change.
This progression mirrors the album's broader themes of nostalgia and transformation, emphasizing how moments can feel both transient and impactful.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evil Ways 3:28
- 2 Thin Line 5:24
- 3 Lost in Confusion 3:23
- 4 Don't Take Us for Fools 4:02
- 5 Blue Soul 6:17
- 6 Submarine Blues 2:25
- 7 As the Years Pass By, the Hours Bend 4:41
- 8 Right Is Wrong 4:27
- 9 Satan's Finest 5:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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