Out to Every Nation cover

Out to Every Nation

Jorn · 2004

47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic melodies collide with powerful riffs, showcasing a blend of classic rock sensibilities and modern heavy metal energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Young Forever — This opening track showcases Jorn's powerful vocals paired with an engaging melody, setting the tone for the entire album. It's a strong anthem that encapsulates themes of resilience and optimism.
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    Out to Every Nation — As the title track, it highlights Jorn's ability to blend catchy hooks with a hard-hitting sound. The chorus serves as a rallying cry that resonates with listeners seeking empowerment.
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    One Day We Will Put Out the Sun — This track features intricate guitar work and a shifting dynamic that showcases both emotional depth and technical prowess. Its lyrical content reflects on profound themes of hope amidst despair.
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    Living With Wolves — The song combines driving rhythms with evocative lyrics about confronting inner demons. Its energetic delivery makes it one of the standout tracks that captures Jorn’s heavy metal essence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong performances and solid songwriting but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, and the following tracks maintain a similar intensity with powerful guitar riffs.
  • The lyrical themes often revolve around personal struggles and empowerment, which are reinforced by Jorn's dynamic vocal delivery throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • anthems for sing-along moments
  • uplifting melodies with energy
  • powerful riffs for motivation

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, short tracks
  • dislike consistent pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Out to Every Nation is Jorn's second studio album, following his debut Starfire in 2001. At this point, Jorn Lande was solidifying his presence in the hard rock scene after gaining attention through various collaborations and performances, particularly with the band Masterplan. This album marked a pivotal moment as he began to establish his signature sound, blending melodic elements with heavy instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Russell Allen· Kamelot· Masterplan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Young Forever 4:54
  • 2 Out to Every Nation 4:23
  • 3 Something Real 5:41
  • 4 Living With Wolves 3:53
  • 5 Vision Eyes 4:12
  • 6 One Day We Will Put Out the Sun 6:25
  • 7 Behind the Clown 4:15
  • 8 Rock Spirit 4:36
  • 9 Through Day and Night 4:44
  • 10 When Angel Wings Were White 4:32

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