Monster
Skillet · 2009
2 min · 1 track · alternative rock
An explosive blend of hard rock and electronic elements, pulsating with raw energy and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monster — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of inner turmoil and conflict, utilizing a driving rhythm and aggressive instrumentation to convey its message powerfully.
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Hero — This track explores societal expectations through a heavy yet melodic sound, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock elements with contemplative lyrics.
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Awake and Alive — Combining anthemic choruses with a dynamic arrangement, this song reflects the struggle for identity and faith, resonating deeply within Skillet's fanbase.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines heavy instrumentation with contrasting vocal styles, creating a memorable but somewhat conventional sound.
What we noticed
- The track features a driving rhythm with heavy guitar riffs that dominate the arrangement.
- The song employs a repetitive structure, with the chorus returning multiple times to reinforce its theme.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Skillet's presence and commercial success in the music scene.
- Themes
- inner turmoil· societal expectations· faith struggle
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Monster marked Skillet's sixth studio album and their commercial breakthrough. Following the success of their previous album, Comatose, this record solidified their presence in the mainstream rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red· Thousand Foot Krutch· Breaking Benjamin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monster 2:58
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