MK II
Masterplan · 2003
59 min · 14 tracks · power metal
A soaring blend of melodic riffs and anthemic choruses, encapsulating the spirit of power metal with precision and vigor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Warrior’s Cry — This track features a powerful vocal performance paired with driving rhythms, embodying the quintessential themes of resilience and strength that resonate throughout the album.
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Take Me Over — With its infectious chorus and melodic structure, this song showcases the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks that elevate their power metal sound.
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Dying Just to Live — This track stands out with its emotional depth and intricate instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to blend lyrical introspection with their signature heavy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but follows familiar power metal templates.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms and soaring vocals, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Many songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies that create a rich melodic texture, typical of power metal.
- The choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring repeated phrases that invite listener participation.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring anthems for motivation
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- uplifting energy for workouts
- cathartic release in choruses
- heroic themes for epic moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer minimalistic soundscapes
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- MK II is Masterplan's second studio album, following their self-titled debut released in 2003. This release marked a period of consolidation for the band after initial lineup changes that had seen vocalist Jan F. D. H. replace original frontman Jorn Lande. The album helped establish their sound more firmly within the power metal genre while showcasing the band's evolving dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kamelot· Sonata Arctica· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phoenix Rising 1:17
- 2 Warrior’s Cry 5:21
- 3 Lost and Gone 2:59
- 4 Keeps Me Burning 4:01
- 5 Take Me Over 5:42
- 6 I’m Gonna Win 3:53
- 7 Watching the World 4:31
- 8 Call the Gypsy 3:08
- 9 Trust in You 4:48
- 10 Masterplan 5:03
- 11 Enemy 4:34
- 12 Heart of Darkness 6:59
- 13 The Master’s Voice 1:33
- 14 Dying Just to Live 5:09
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