Number Seven
Phideaux Xavier · 2009
63 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock, theatrical storytelling, and intricate arrangements that challenge conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waiting for the Axe to Fall — This track exemplifies the album's thematic tension with its dynamic shifts and haunting lyrics that explore existential dread and anticipation.
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Gift of the Flame — With its soaring melodies and intricate instrumentation, this track encapsulates Phideaux's ability to blend emotion with technical prowess, marking a high point on the album.
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Love Theme From “Number Seven” — Serving as a poignant conclusion to the album, this track weaves together motifs from earlier songs while delivering an emotionally charged resolution that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate arrangements and thematic depth, characteristic of progressive rock, while maintaining a cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple tracks that exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and complex arrangements.
- The thematic continuity is maintained through recurring motifs and lyrical references across the tracks, enhancing the conceptual storytelling.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Dormouse: A Theme 1:05
- 2 Waiting for the Axe to Fall 6:12
- 3 Hive Mind 4:00
- 4 The Claws of a Crayfish 5:40
- 5 My Sleeping Slave 3:27
- 6 Darkness at Noon 1:50
- 7 Prequiem 2:10
- 8 Gift of the Flame 6:10
- 9 Interview With a Dormouse 1:10
- 10 Thermonuclear Cheese 2:10
- 11 The Search for Terrestrial Life 5:30
- 12 A Fistful of Fortitude 2:44
- 13 Love Theme From “Number Seven” 7:30
- 14 Storia senti 6:50
- 15 Infinite Supply 5:05
- 16 Dormouse: An End 2:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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