Mentalize
Andre Matos · 2009
64 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
Melodic heavy metal intertwines with lush orchestration and powerful vocals, creating a rich soundscape that captivates and energizes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leading On — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic blend of melodic hooks and powerful instrumentation, showcasing Matos' impressive vocal range.
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I Will Return — A standout ballad that emphasizes emotional depth, this track highlights Matos' ability to convey vulnerability through soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
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Mentalize — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and resilience, featuring intricate guitar work that complements Matos' commanding voice.
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When the Sun Cried Out — This track combines powerful riffs with orchestral elements, illustrating Matos' skill in blending different musical styles while maintaining a cohesive sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate compositions with strong vocals, but its cohesion suffers from the inclusion of a cover track.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more reflective moments, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The last track is a cover of Queen's 'Teo Torriatte', which introduces a different stylistic element compared to the original compositions.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leading On 5:09
- 2 I Will Return 5:09
- 3 Someone Else 5:47
- 4 Shift the Night Away 5:00
- 5 Back to You 4:15
- 6 Mentalize 4:06
- 7 The Myriad 5:10
- 8 When the Sun Cried Out 4:40
- 9 Mirror of Me 4:17
- 10 Violence 5:02
- 11 A Lapse in Time 2:46
- 12 Powerstream 4:15
- 13 Forever Is Too Long 4:01
- 14 Teo Torriate 4:58
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