Great Vengeance and Furious Fire
The Heavy · 2007
33 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A gritty blend of funk-infused rock and soulful vocals that channels raw, vibrant energy throughout its runtime.
Top tracks — play these first
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That Kind of Man — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and showcases the band's signature blend of rock and soul influences.
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You Don't Know — With a catchy chorus and energetic instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's ability to fuse genres while maintaining an anthemic feel.
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Set Me Free — This track highlights the emotional depth of the album, featuring powerful vocals that convey a sense of urgency and longing amidst upbeat instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a distinctive sound that blends rock and funk elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- gritty grooves for dance parties
- short bursts of high energy
- playful anthems for group sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for morning drives
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 2007, Great Vengeance and Furious Fire was The Heavy's second studio album, following their debut, Great Vengeance. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a unique identity in the indie rock scene, showcasing a sound that melded rock with elements of soul and funk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Royal Blood· Wolfmother· The Black Keys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Kind of Man 3:39
- 2 Colleen 3:09
- 3 Set Me Free 3:39
- 4 You Don't Know 3:16
- 5 Girl 2:46
- 6 Doing Fine 4:28
- 7 In the Morning 3:04
- 8 BrukPocket’s Lament 2:50
- 9 Dignity 2:36
- 10 Who Needs the Sunshine? 4:09
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