Legend of the World cover

Released 20 years ago

Legend of the World

Valient Thorr · 2006

48 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A fierce blend of hard rock and heavy metal that channels raw energy through gritty riffs and anthemic choruses.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Heatseeker — Opening with aggressive guitar riffs and powerful vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing the band's energetic style.
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    Goveruptcy — This track features incisive lyrics about societal issues wrapped in a driving rhythm, embodying Valient Thorr's blend of heavy themes and catchy hooks.
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    Fall of Pangea — As the longest track on the album, it showcases intricate songwriting and dynamic shifts, culminating in a memorable climax that highlights the band's musical range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting and solid performances but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a strong opening.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heatseeker 4:06
  • 2 Rezerection 4:24
  • 3 Exit Strategy 3:55
  • 4 Lime Green Net 4:20
  • 5 Stormstris 3:26
  • 6 Goveruptcy 3:18
  • 7 False Profits 3:40
  • 8 Triceratops 2:46
  • 9 Fall of Pangea 7:01
  • 10 Problem Solver 3:20
  • 11 Con Science 3:19
  • 12 Har Megiddo 4:52

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