Megalithic Symphony
Awolnation · 2011
63 min · 16 tracks · electronic rock
A dynamic fusion of electronic rock and anthemic choruses that beckons listeners to embrace their inner strength.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sail Start here — This track serves as the album's centerpiece with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, resonating widely and showcasing Bruno's songwriting prowess.
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Kill Your Heroes — This track encapsulates the album's themes of self-empowerment and rebellion against societal pressures, delivered through an infectious hook and driving rhythm.
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People — With its short yet impactful duration, this track captures a raw emotional intensity that reflects the struggles of identity and belonging, making it a poignant moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic electronic rock with anthemic choruses, creating a distinctive sound that resonates well.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half introduces more introspective and slower pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build to an anthemic chorus, particularly evident in 'Sail' and 'Kill Your Heroes.'
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Awolnation's reputation with the hit 'Sail'.
- Themes
- self-empowerment anthems· societal pressure rebellion· identity struggles
- Career context
- Released on March 15, 2011, Megalithic Symphony marked Awolnation's debut album, introducing the world to their unique blend of electronic rock. At this point, Aaron Bruno had transitioned from his previous band Hometown Hero and sought creative freedom as a solo artist, establishing his distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Imagine Dragons· Bastille· X Ambassadors
Tracklist
- 1 Megalithic Symphony 0:57
- 2 Some Sort of Creature 0:26
- 3 Soul Wars 3:37
- 4 People 3:58
- 5 Jump on My Shoulders 4:08
- 6 Burn It Down 2:45
- 7 Guilty Filthy Soul 3:33
- 8 Kill Your Heroes 2:58
- 9 My Nightmare's Dream 0:27
- 10 Sail Start here 4:19
- 11 Wake Up 3:02
- 12 Not Your Fault 4:02
- 13 All I Need 3:37
- 14 Knights of Shame 14:57
- 15 Burn It Down (Innerpartysystem remix) 4:55
- 16 Sail (Innerpartysystem remix) 5:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Night Visions
Imagine Dragons
Both feature anthemic choruses and themes of self-empowerment amid electronic rock instrumentation.
Torches
Foster the People
Shares a similar blend of upbeat electronic elements with lyrics focused on identity and societal pressures.
The Bones of What You Believe
Chvrches
Combines synth-driven soundscapes with empowering themes and an emotional resonance that aligns closely.
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