Top tracks — play these first
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All We Are Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Lift U Up — This track exemplifies the album’s uplifting spirit with its catchy chorus and driving guitar work, making it a fan favorite and an anthem for resilience.
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I’ve Seen an Angel Cry — The emotional depth of this song is highlighted through its poignant lyrics and powerful delivery, showcasing the band's ability to blend hard rock with heartfelt themes.
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Dream On — This song stands out for its melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, reflecting the album’s balance between rock energy and lyrical substance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lipservice balances energetic anthems with emotional ballads, but lacks strong cohesion due to bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the melodies.
- 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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4/10
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
- uplifting, motivational vibes
- memorable sing-along moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Gotthard's reputation further in the European rock scene.
- Themes
- Swiss rock resilience· powerful guitar anthems· heartfelt ballads
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Lipservice marked Gotthard's sixth studio album, following their successful album Human Zoo from 2003. At this point in their career, they had solidified their position as one of Switzerland's premier hard rock bands, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining commercial appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bon Jovi· Def Leppard· Europe
Tracklist
- 1 All We Are Start here 3:38
- 2 Dream On 3:24
- 3 Lift U Up 2:58
- 4 Everything I Want 4:32
- 5 Cupid’s Arrow 3:46
- 6 I Wonder 4:23
- 7 I’m Alive 2:59
- 8 I’ve Seen an Angel Cry 4:46
- 9 Stay for the Night 3:27
- 10 Anytime Anywhere 4:16
- 11 Said & Done 3:22
- 12 The Other Side of Me 4:02
- 13 Nothing Left at All 3:56
- 14 And Then Goodbye 3:32
- 15 I Can’t Stop 3:22
- 16 Lift U Up (radio version) 3:33
- 17 Lift U Up (Swiss Team version) 3:33
- 18 Lift U Up (live at Hallenstadion Zürich) 3:44
- 19 Lift U Up (Swiss Team Warm-Up version) 0:51
- 20 Where Is Love When It’s Gone 4:04
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Back of My Mind
H.E.R.
Features emotive songwriting and powerful guitar-driven melodies with a blend of rock and R&B.
Blackbird
Alter Bridge
Combines soaring guitar riffs with heartfelt lyrics, echoing themes of resilience and emotional depth.
Attention Attention
Shinedown
Offers anthemic hard rock soundscapes that balance aggression with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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