Haven
Kamelot · 2015
57 min · 14 tracks · power metal
Epic power metal melodies intertwine with symphonic elements, delivering a grand yet introspective journey through darkness and light.
Top tracks — play these first
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Insomnia — This track stands out for its haunting melody and exploration of inner turmoil, effectively capturing the album's thematic core of battling personal demons.
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Citizen Zero — With its energetic instrumentation and incisive lyrics about societal issues, this track serves as a rallying cry that resonates with contemporary listeners.
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Beautiful Apocalypse — The song combines powerful vocals and lush orchestration to paint a vivid picture of destruction and rebirth, embodying the album's overarching narrative of hope amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Haven showcases strong compositions and ambitious production, though it has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of orchestral arrangements that complement the heavy guitar riffs, creating a layered sound throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages, enhancing emotional dynamics.
- Lyrical themes often explore duality and introspection, with recurring motifs of light and darkness present in multiple songs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady progression with resolution
- epic anthems for grand moments
- poignant storytelling through melodies
- immersive listening experience
- thoughtful journey through themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Haven is Kamelot's tenth studio album and marks their first full-length release since the departure of longtime vocalist Roy Khan. It showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound, blending heavy riffs with orchestral arrangements. This album solidified their position in the power metal genre during a period of significant lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fallen Star 4:39
- 2 Insomnia 4:13
- 3 Citizen Zero 5:49
- 4 Veil of Elysium 3:54
- 5 Under Grey Skies 4:52
- 6 My Therapy 4:26
- 7 Ecclesia 0:44
- 8 End of Innocence 3:49
- 9 Beautiful Apocalypse 4:25
- 10 Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy) 5:54
- 11 Here’s to the Fall 4:04
- 12 Revolution 4:49
- 13 Haven 2:14
- 14 The Ties That Bind 3:57
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