Leverage
Lyriel · 2012
42 min · 12 tracks · folk metal
A haunting blend of folk melodies and metal power, rich with orchestral arrangements and emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leverage — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, showcasing a powerful blend of soaring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics about empowerment and resolve.
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Voices in My Head — This track stands out for its emotional intensity and dynamic shifts, reflecting the internal turmoil that many listeners can relate to.
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White Lily — With its ethereal quality and rich instrumentation, this song highlights the band's ability to merge delicate vocals with heavier musical elements seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Leverage showcases intricate arrangements and a blend of styles, marking a solid entry in folk metal but with limited broader influence.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a layered soundscape.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and operatic styles, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional folk instruments, adding depth to the metal foundation.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building to climactic moments while others maintain a more subdued, reflective tone.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Voices in My Head
The bridge introduces a shift in tempo and intensity, mirroring the chaos described in the lyrics as conflicting thoughts battle for dominance.
This moment effectively underscores the theme of mental struggle by contrasting gentle melodies with aggressive instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When It's Coming to an End... 1:39
- 2 Leverage 3:49
- 3 Parting 3:24
- 4 Voices in My Head 4:16
- 5 The Road Not Taken 3:44
- 6 White Lily 4:05
- 7 Aus der Tiefe 3:21
- 8 Wenn die Engel fallen 3:21
- 9 Side by Side 3:00
- 10 Repentance 4:01
- 11 Everything Is Coming Up Roses 3:24
- 12 Star of the County Down 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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