New World
Dave Kerzner · 2015
77 min · 11 tracks · classic rock
A sweeping blend of progressive rock and classic influences, weaving intricate narratives through lush soundscapes and emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stranded (Part 1–5) — The opening suite sets the stage for the album's overarching narrative, blending multiple musical ideas into a cohesive journey that encapsulates Kerzner's vision.
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Into the Sun — This track showcases Kerzner's ability to fuse rock with poignant lyrics, delivering an uplifting message wrapped in an engaging melody that stands out thematically.
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Redemption (Stranded Part 6–10) — As the grand finale of the album, this extended piece ties together previous motifs while elevating the emotional stakes, making it a powerful conclusion to the narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious narrative and thematic depth contribute to its strong cohesion and durability.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous narrative structure, with several tracks flowing seamlessly into one another, particularly the 'Stranded' segments.
- Each track incorporates layered instrumentation, often building from soft melodies to more complex arrangements, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Lyrical themes explore both personal introspection and broader existential questions, with recurring motifs that tie the songs together.
- The final track revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure and resolution to the overarching narrative.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stranded (Part 1–5) 10:31
- 2 Into the Sun 7:20
- 3 The Lie 5:03
- 4 Under Control 5:54
- 5 Crossing of Fates 4:48
- 6 My Old Friend 5:27
- 7 Ocean of Stars 5:35
- 8 Solitude 3:40
- 9 Nothing 6:15
- 10 New World 5:57
- 11 Redemption (Stranded Part 6–10) 17:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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