Top tracks — play these first
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Beauty Is the Beast — This opening track sets a vibrant tone with its catchy hooks and playful exploration of beauty and desire, establishing the album's thematic core.
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Tired of Being an Object? — This song confronts societal expectations with sharp lyrics and an infectious chorus, making it a standout anthem for liberation and self-identity.
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2000 Light-Years of Darkness — A sprawling epic that combines emotional depth with complex instrumentation, this track showcases The Ark's ambition and musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic pop rock with theatrical elements, creating a distinct sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- The fifth track introduces a slower tempo with a focus on lyrical storytelling, contrasting the preceding songs.
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical vocal deliveries and layered harmonies, enhancing the dramatic flair of the album.
- 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
- theatrical bursts of flamboyant energy
- playful introspection with sharp wit
- engaging narratives in brief tracks
- cathartic reflections on identity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, minimalistic sounds
- want long, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Lust We Trust marks The Ark's second album, following their debut, We Are The Ark, released in 2000. This record solidified their presence in the Swedish music scene as they began to gain international attention, showcasing their unique blend of glam rock and pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beauty Is the Beast 3:38
- 2 Father of a Son 3:22
- 3 Tell Me This Night Is Over 5:15
- 4 Calleth You, Cometh I 4:32
- 5 A Virgin Like You 4:30
- 6 Interlude 1:06
- 7 Tired of Being an Object? 2:43
- 8 Disease 3:16
- 9 Vendelay 3:21
- 10 2000 Light-Years of Darkness 8:08
- 11 The Most Radical Thing to Do 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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