What makes Of Faith, Power and Glory by VNV Nation notable?

The album debuted at number one on the German Electronic Charts, marking a significant commercial achievement for VNV Nation. Its thematic exploration of faith and perseverance resonated with fans and contributed to its critical acclaim, establishing it as a pivotal release in their discography. Released in 2009, Of Faith, Power and Glory is VNV Nation's sixth studio album, following their commercial success with the album Judgement. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence within the electronic music scene, known for their unique blend of futurepop and industrial elements. This album continued to showcase their evolution while retaining the themes of empowerment and resilience present in earlier works.

Who is Of Faith, Power and Glory for?

Of Faith, Power and Glory works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, gradual builds and payoffs and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Of Faith, Power and Glory?

Of Faith, Power and Glory has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Of Faith, Power and Glory

VNV Nation · 2009

50 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop

Industrial rhythms intertwine with soaring melodies, creating anthemic soundscapes that blend hope and defiance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sentinel — This track encapsulates the album's core theme of vigilance and resilience, featuring a driving beat paired with powerful lyrics that inspire determination.
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Tomorrow Never Comes — With its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the emotional depth of the album, addressing themes of time and longing.
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In Defiance — This track serves as a rallying cry, blending urgency with melodic hooks that perfectly represent the album’s message of strength against adversity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features strong anthemic qualities and solid production, though it follows established synth-pop patterns.

What we noticed

The first three tracks build momentum with driving beats and layered synths, while the fourth introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, creating a sense of resolution after the preceding intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady, consistent energy levels
gradual builds and payoffs
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2009, Of Faith, Power and Glory is VNV Nation's sixth studio album, following their commercial success with the album Judgement. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence within the electronic music scene, known for their unique blend of futurepop and industrial elements. This album continued to showcase their evolution while retaining the themes of empowerment and resilience present in earlier works.
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