Top tracks — play these first
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Hard Times — Opening with gritty guitar work, this track sets the tone for an album that blends aggression with melody, showcasing the band's hard rock roots.
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Take It Like a Man — This track features an infectious chorus and powerful instrumentation that exemplifies the band's ability to mix punchy hooks with driving rhythms.
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Angel With a Machine Gun — With its dark lyrics and compelling narrative, this song stands out as a highlight reflecting the band's lyrical depth amidst their heavy sound.
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Walking Out on You — The extended length and complex arrangement of this song demonstrates the band's versatility and ambition, culminating in a captivating performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the energy of its era with strong riffs and vocals but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature extended guitar solos that showcase technical skill and contribute to the overall aggressive sound.
- The vocal delivery is consistently fierce and raw, matching the intensity of the instrumentals throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Take It Like a Man
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from vulnerability to assertiveness, demanding respect and recognition.
This transition highlights a thematic evolution within the song, reflecting broader themes of strength and identity prevalent in hard rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Times 4:42
- 2 Take It Like a Man 4:09
- 3 Vice Versa 4:44
- 4 Manwatcher 3:36
- 5 Too Close to Rock 3:35
- 6 Thunderburst 2:06
- 7 Hammerhead 3:39
- 8 Hunted 2:59
- 9 Take Me to Your Leader 3:48
- 10 Walking Out on You 6:35
- 11 Angel With a Machine Gun 2:54
- 12 Kingsway Jam 9:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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