Heaven in This Hell
Orianthi · 2013
47 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A powerful blend of rock anthems and reflective ballads showcasing raw emotion and guitar-driven melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heaven in This Hell — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of struggle and resilience, blending hard-hitting guitar riffs with introspective lyrics that set the tone for the entire record.
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You Don't Wanna Know — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and sharp lyrical commentary on relationships, showcasing Orianthi's ability to merge pop sensibilities with rock energy.
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If U Think U Know Me — With its infectious groove and confident delivery, this song highlights Orianthi's vocal range while addressing themes of self-identity and perception, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that would elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a strong guitar riff and maintains a consistent mid-tempo throughout the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier anthems.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- fiery anthems for empowerment
- introspective moments of reflection
- guitar-driven energy for motivation
- late-night drives with intensity
- cathartic release through passion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Heaven in This Hell is Orianthi's second studio album following her debut, Believe, which came out in 2009. At this point in her career, she was building on her reputation as a skilled guitarist and songwriter after notable collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper. This album reflects her evolution as an artist seeking to establish a distinctive voice in the rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nita Strauss· Lzzy Hale· Joan Jett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven in This Hell 4:32
- 2 You Don't Wanna Know 3:40
- 3 Fire 2:54
- 4 If U Think U Know Me 3:35
- 5 How Do You Sleep? 4:15
- 6 Frozen 3:41
- 7 Rock 4:34
- 8 Another You 3:43
- 9 How Does That Feel? 3:09
- 10 Filthy Blues 3:18
- 11 If U Were Here With Me 4:11
- 12 Better With You 3:08
- 13 Sex E Bizarre 2:58
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