Opus Mar
Sumo Cyco · 2017
49 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks creates an energetic soundscape that balances aggression with accessibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anti-Anthem — As the lead single, this track encapsulates the album's ethos with its rebellious lyrics and infectious energy, making it a rallying cry for empowerment.
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Free Yourself — This song effectively blends heavy instrumentation with uplifting themes, illustrating the band's ability to marry aggression with motivational messages.
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Brave II — A standout track that showcases the band's lyrical depth and emotional range, combining introspective verses with anthemic choruses that resonate powerfully.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Opus Mar blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks but lacks strong cohesion across its varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synths and samples, which add texture to the traditional metal sound.
- The final track, 'Building Castles', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting with the aggressive tone of earlier songs.
- 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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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
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 Anti-Anthem 3:50
- 2 Free Yourself 4:00
- 3 Move Mountains 3:33
- 4 Passengers 4:18
- 5 Brave II 3:52
- 6 Sleep Tight 4:39
- 7 Rivalry 3:17
- 8 Kids of Calamity 3:27
- 9 Won't Put Me Out 3:35
- 10 Words 3:06
- 11 The Broadcasters (Murdering by radio) 3:56
- 12 Rally 3:36
- 13 Building Castles 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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