Guided By Fire
Ghost Brigade · 2007
44 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and crushing riffs intertwined with introspective lyrics that reflect emotional turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rails at the River — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its lush instrumentation and emotive vocals, showcasing the band's intricate soundscapes.
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Disgusted by the Light — This track features a powerful dynamic shift between melodic verses and heavy choruses, embodying the album's exploration of light versus darkness.
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Away and Here — With its poignant lyrics and atmospheric buildup, this song encapsulates the band's ability to blend heaviness with reflective moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong contrasts and atmospheric depth, establishing a solid identity within progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric build in 'Rails at the River' before transitioning into heavier riffs in subsequent tracks.
- Several tracks feature alternating clean and harsh vocals, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The use of extended instrumental sections allows for atmospheric exploration, particularly evident in 'Disgusted by the Light' and 'Autoemotive'.
- The final track, 'Deliberately', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rails at the River 4:48
- 2 Hold on Thin Line 4:10
- 3 Horns 3:52
- 4 Minus Side 4:10
- 5 Away and Here 4:09
- 6 Along the Barriers 3:29
- 7 Based on You 4:15
- 8 Disgusted by the Light 4:32
- 9 Autoemotive 6:15
- 10 Deliberately 5:08
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