Top tracks — play these first
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Still Your Man — This track features a powerful chorus and emotional depth, showcasing the band's knack for blending melodic elements with hard-hitting riffs.
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Immortal Soul — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and strength, driven by dynamic instrumentation and passionate vocals.
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Wings Are for Angels — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song stands out for its emotional weight and compelling narrative structure.
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Crawling — This track showcases intricate guitar solos intertwined with heartfelt lyrics, exemplifying Riot V's musical craftsmanship and technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic compositions with melodic elements but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with fast tempos and intricate guitar solos, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic pieces.
- Vocal melodies often soar above the instrumentation, creating a dynamic contrast between the powerful guitar riffs and the lyrical delivery.
- Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the classic heavy metal sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady pacing for focused listening
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- peaks of intensity and release
- late-night energy during drives
- powerful melodies for cathartic moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 22, 2011, 'Immortal Soul' marked Riot V's first studio album after the passing of founding member Mark Reale. This album signified a new chapter for the band as they aimed to honor their legacy while pushing forward in the power metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HammerFall· Blind Guardian· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Riot 5:03
- 2 Still Your Man 4:16
- 3 Crawling 5:52
- 4 Wings Are for Angels 5:10
- 5 Fall Before Me 4:55
- 6 Sins of the Father 3:55
- 7 Majestica 0:57
- 8 Immortal Soul 4:46
- 9 Insanity 4:40
- 10 Whiskey Man 4:15
- 11 Believe 4:17
- 12 Echoes 4:57
- 13 Johnny's Back (live) 5:42
- 14 Metal Soldiers (live) 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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