High Priestess (album)
Kobra and the Lotus · 2014
44 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A powerful blend of melodic thrash metal and soaring vocals, forging anthems that echo strength and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Am, I Am — This track showcases Kobra's impressive vocal prowess while delivering a message of empowerment and self-identity, making it a standout anthem for listeners.
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Warhorse — An explosive opener that sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and relentless energy, capturing the essence of thrash metal.
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High Priestess — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of strength and spirituality, featuring dynamic song structures that highlight both melodic and heavy elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong melodies with powerful vocals, but its impact is limited within the broader metal scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Warhorse', that sets a fast tempo and features aggressive guitar riffs.
- Each song typically includes a soaring chorus that showcases the lead vocalist's range, often repeating key phrases for emphasis.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier intensity and allowing for more melodic exploration.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warhorse 3:25
- 2 I Am, I Am 4:16
- 3 Heartbeat 4:28
- 4 Hold On 4:26
- 5 High Priestess 4:09
- 6 Soldier 4:32
- 7 Battle of Wrath 5:52
- 8 Visionary 3:31
- 9 Willow 4:01
- 10 Lost in the Shadows 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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