Kinetic Faith
Bride · 1991
42 min · 10 tracks · Christian rock
Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, delivering a powerful blend of Christian rock and metal energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hired Gun — This track showcases a driving rhythm and hard-hitting lyrics that confront themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity, embodying the album's darker undertones.
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Everybody Knows My Name — With its catchy chorus and reflective lyrics about identity and recognition, this song resonates as an anthem for self-acceptance amidst societal pressures.
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Crimes Against Humanity — This track stands out for its bold social commentary, tackling serious issues while maintaining a heavy musical backdrop that exemplifies the band's metal roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic rock with thoughtful lyrics, establishing a solid presence in its genre.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone that persists through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts in intensity, with softer verses leading into explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Ever Fallen In Love'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and faith-based themes, creating a contrast between the heavy instrumentation and introspective content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- introspective lyrics with energy
- invigorating anthems for reflection
- engaging hooks for sing-alongs
- steady pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lyrical depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kinetic Faith is Bride's second studio album, released in 1991, following their debut, Show No Mercy. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves within the Christian metal scene, gaining traction with their energetic sound and thought-provoking themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Demon Hunter· Living Sacrifice· P.O.D.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Troubled Times 4:28
- 2 Hired Gun 4:29
- 3 Ever Fallen In Love 4:35
- 4 Mountain 4:12
- 5 Ski Mask 4:30
- 6 Everybody Knows My Name 4:23
- 7 Young Love 3:30
- 8 Kiss The Train 3:57
- 9 Crimes Against Humanity 4:05
- 10 Sweet Louise 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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