Lineage 〜薔薇の末裔〜
Versailles · 2017
24 min · 5 tracks · power metal
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with powerful metal riffs, creating a dramatic soundscape that embodies both elegance and intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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La Musique — Opening with sweeping orchestral strings, this track sets a grand tone for the album, showcasing Versailles' ability to blend classical influences with heavy metal effectively.
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Inheritance — This song features complex time signatures and dual guitar harmonies, exemplifying the band's technical prowess and thematic depth regarding legacy and heritage.
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Lineage — 'Lineage' serves as the album's title track and encapsulates its central themes of identity and ancestry through dynamic shifts in melody and rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases intricate compositions and strong orchestral integration, marking a notable return for the band.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a symphonic introduction that builds into a heavy guitar riff, setting a dramatic tone for the EP.
- Each song incorporates orchestral elements that complement the metal instrumentation, creating a layered sound.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of grandeur.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dramatic narrative immersion
- steady progression to resolution
- epic orchestral soundscapes
- thoughtful, reflective listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 2017, 'Lineage 〜薔薇の末裔〜' marked Versailles' return after a three-year hiatus following their previous album. This release was pivotal as it showcased the band's evolution in sound while maintaining their signature symphonic metal style, reflecting a mature approach to composition and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Musique 5:02
- 2 Shadows Fang 4:26
- 3 Inheritance 4:56
- 4 A Day Without You 4:27
- 5 Lineage 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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