Ipso Facto
Rik Emmett · 1992
60 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock and melodic balladry, showcasing Rik Emmett's soaring vocals and intricate guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let Love Conquer All — This track blends emotive lyrics with a powerful melody, illustrating Emmett's ability to craft anthemic songs while transitioning into his solo career.
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Bang On — With its catchy hooks and upbeat energy, this song exemplifies Emmett's knack for fusing hard rock with accessible pop sensibilities.
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Heaven in Your Heart — This track stands out for its heartfelt lyrics and rich instrumentation, showcasing Emmett's growth as a songwriter beyond his Triumph roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and varied tempos, but lacks the depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and strong vocals, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo with a ballad style.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar solos that showcase Emmett's technical skill, particularly in 'Dig a Little Deeper' and 'Rainbow Man'.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- vibrant energy for afternoon drives
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- emotional highs and reflective moments
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced background seekers
- long-form narrative album fans
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Ipso Facto was Rik Emmett's first solo album after the disbandment of Triumph, marking a significant shift in his career. At this point, Emmett was exploring a more personal sound distinct from the arena rock style of his previous band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Triumph· Rush· Joe Satriani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Straight Up 5:14
- 2 Bang On 3:50
- 3 Let Love Conquer All 4:09
- 4 Heaven in Your Heart 4:52
- 5 Dig a Little Deeper 5:10
- 6 Lickity Bit 2:21
- 7 Rainbow Man 6:12
- 8 Out of the Blue 5:42
- 9 Meet You There 4:50
- 10 Can't Lie to Myself 4:25
- 11 Do Me Good 4:35
- 12 Calling St. Cecilia 3:58
- 13 Transition 2:13
- 14 Woke up This Morning (Blues in My Fingers) 2:59
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