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Infatuator

Silent Force · 2001

63 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal

Epic melodies entwined with powerful vocals and intricate guitar work create a rich heavy metal tapestry.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fall Into Oblivion — This track features soaring vocals and a memorable chorus that exemplifies the album's melodic strength while addressing themes of longing and loss.
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    Infatuator — The title track encapsulates the album's overall essence with its driving rhythm and anthemic structure, making it a standout moment.
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    We Must Use The Power — This song showcases the band's technical prowess with intricate guitar solos and powerful harmonies, reflecting their heavy metal roots while adding depth to the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100
Foothills
Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and production but follows familiar heavy metal tropes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an orchestral 'Overture' that sets a dramatic tone, leading into high-energy tracks with rapid guitar solos.
  • Several songs feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo.
  • The vocal delivery is consistently powerful, often layered with harmonies that enhance the epic feel of the music.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

  • Fall Into Oblivion

    A shift occurs midway through the song where the narrative voice becomes intensely personal and reflective.

    This structural choice introduces vulnerability that contrasts with the earlier bravado, deepening the emotional impact.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Overture 0:24
  • 2 Fall Into Oblivion 5:08
  • 3 Hear Me Calling 5:26
  • 4 Promised Land 5:01
  • 5 Infatuator 4:20
  • 6 We Must Use The Power 6:10
  • 7 Last Time 4:46
  • 8 Cena Libera 0:27
  • 9 Gladiator 4:35
  • 10 The Blade 6:22
  • 11 Pain 4:07
  • 12 All Guns Blazing 3:23
  • 13 World Aflame 5:24
  • 14 In Your Arms 6:02
  • 15 Northern Lights 1:47

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