Top tracks — play these first
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Fallen Angels — This track opens the album with a dramatic exploration of loss and redemption, showcasing the band's signature sound through its haunting melodies and heavy guitar riffs.
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Superman — The song juxtaposes vulnerability with strength, propelled by a catchy chorus that emphasizes the internal battle between self-doubt and confidence, making it a standout anthem.
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I Lost Everything Today — This track captures raw emotional intensity through its reflective lyrics and dynamic shifts in instrumentation, underlining the album’s overarching theme of personal turmoil.
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Skorn — As one of the longest tracks, 'Skorn' showcases the band's ability to craft an epic narrative through intricate arrangements and a mix of heavy and melodic sections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid musicianship but follows familiar patterns in hard rock and alternative metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring melodies that inspire strength
- intense instrumentation for focused energy
- cathartic releases of pent-up emotion
- long tracks for deep engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, catchy songs
- seek lighthearted background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Raw' was released in January 2006, Ra was establishing themselves within the alternative metal scene after their previous album, 'Duality', which had garnered attention in 2005. This album represented a continuation of their sonic experimentation and lyrical depth as they sought to solidify their identity in a competitive genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· P.O.D.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fallen Angels 5:41
- 2 Rectifier 4:45
- 3 Only 4:36
- 4 Violator 5:15
- 5 Superman 4:43
- 6 I Lost Everything Today 4:08
- 7 Tell Me 4:17
- 8 Sky 6:08
- 9 The Only One 3:45
- 10 Do You Call My Name 7:01
- 11 Skorn 10:08
- 12 Don't Turn Away (studio version) 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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