Libertad
Velvet Revolver · 2007
51 min · 13 tracks · hard rock
A fusion of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks, echoing the band's classic influences with a modern edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Builds Quick Machines — This track encapsulates the band's blend of aggressive guitar work and catchy choruses, serving as a bold statement of their hard rock identity while addressing themes of desire and chaos.
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The Last Fight — With its introspective lyrics and powerful melody, this song showcases the band's emotional depth and willingness to explore vulnerability amidst their trademark sound.
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Get Out the Door — This track features driving rhythms and an infectious energy that highlights the band's ability to balance raw aggression with melodic sensibility, making it a standout in live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic hard rock with melodic elements, though it lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective tracks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy listening sessions
- explosive moments of intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 30, 2007, 'Libertad' was Velvet Revolver's second album, following their successful debut 'Contraband.' At this point in their career, the band faced lineup changes and internal struggles but aimed to solidify their legacy as a supergroup formed from members of Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stone Temple Pilots· Audioslave· Soundgarden
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Last Fight
Towards the end, a shift occurs as the speaker directly confronts feelings of loss and regret without evasion.
This moment marks a departure from the earlier bravado of the album, revealing a raw honesty that deepens the listener's connection to the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Roll 2:32
- 2 She Mine 3:24
- 3 Get Out the Door 3:14
- 4 She Builds Quick Machines 4:03
- 5 The Last Fight 4:03
- 6 Pills, Demons & Etc. 2:54
- 7 American Man 3:56
- 8 Mary Mary 4:33
- 9 Just Sixteen 3:58
- 10 Can't Get It Out of My Head 3:58
- 11 For a Brother 3:26
- 12 Spay 3:06
- 13 Gravedancer / Don't Drop That Dime 8:42
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