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Marching in Time

Tremonti · 2021

58 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A relentless blend of hard-hitting riffs and melodic introspection, showcasing Tremonti's signature guitar prowess and lyrical depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Now and Forever — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its anthemic chorus and introspective lyrics about resilience in relationships.
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    The Last One of Us — Featuring heavy riffs and poignant reflections on loss, this song highlights Tremonti’s ability to blend aggression with vulnerability seamlessly.
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    Bleak — With its haunting melodies and profound lyrics addressing despair, this track stands out as a powerful commentary on human struggle.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and musicianship but lacks broader cultural reach.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Several songs feature intricate guitar solos that are woven into the fabric of the melodies rather than being standalone sections.
  • Lyrically, the album explores themes of resilience and introspection, with verses often leading into powerful choruses that emphasize emotional weight.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • If Not for You

    The moment shifts from hopeful nostalgia to reflecting on the pivotal role someone plays in overcoming adversity.

    This transition emphasizes the transformative power of support and connection within the narrative, contrasting earlier sentiments of isolation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A World Away 5:15
  • 2 Now and Forever 4:20
  • 3 If Not for You 4:10
  • 4 Thrown Further 4:47
  • 5 Let That Be Us 4:28
  • 6 The Last One of Us 4:40
  • 7 In One Piece 4:36
  • 8 Under the Sun 4:32
  • 9 Not Afraid to Lose 5:44
  • 10 Bleak 4:37
  • 11 Would You Kill 4:04
  • 12 Marching in Time 7:33

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