Released 10 years ago
Harmless Ruler
Mohsen Chavoshi · 2016
54 min · 12 tracks
A haunting blend of traditional Persian melodies and contemporary themes that resonate with personal and societal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Amire Bi Gazand (Harmless Ruler) — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, addressing authority and disillusionment through evocative lyrics and a memorable melody that reflects Chavoshi's signature style.
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Jangzadeh (War-torn) — This track stands out for its poignant reflection on the realities of conflict, blending emotive vocals with rich instrumentation that enhances its impactful message.
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Akharin Autobus (The Last Bus) — With its narrative depth, this song artfully illustrates themes of loss and longing, serving as a powerful metaphor for missed opportunities and the passage of time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Chavoshi blends traditional Persian music with modern themes, creating a distinct sound that resonates with personal and societal issues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build of traditional instruments layered with modern electronic sounds.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the interplay between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The lyrics often explore themes of identity and conflict, with metaphors drawn from historical and contemporary contexts.
- The final track features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- balanced journey with peaks
- rich emotional landscapes
- contemplative and introspective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Mohsen Chavoshi released 'Harmless Ruler' in 2016, he had already established himself as a significant figure in Iranian music, following his earlier album 'Yar' from 2013. This album came after a period of increased recognition for Chavoshi, particularly for his contributions to film soundtracks, which had expanded his audience beyond traditional Persian music listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shahram Nazeri· Sami Yusuf· Ali Akbar Moradi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amire Bi Gazand (Harmless Ruler) 3:57
- 2 Dele Man (My Heart) 3:54
- 3 Changiz (Genghis) 5:00
- 4 In Kist In (Who is This) 3:27
- 5 Jangzadeh (War-torn) 4:35
- 6 Sheydaie (Fascination) 4:21
- 7 Virooneh Shah Maghsood (The Ruins of Shah Maghsood) 6:39
- 8 Parishan (Bewildered) 3:00
- 9 Sharmsari (Shame) 5:40
- 10 Akharin Autobus (The Last Bus) 4:46
- 11 Taryagh (Antidote) 5:36
- 12 Motasel (Connected) 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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