Red Silent Tides
Elvenking · 2010
49 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A seamless blend of melodic folk and driving power metal, weaving intricate narratives with soaring vocals and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dawnmelting — This opening track sets the tone with its enchanting melodies and powerful riffs, establishing the album's thematic focus on nature and myth.
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Your Heroes Are Dead — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics and a haunting melody that explores themes of loss and disillusionment, resonating deeply with listeners.
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The Play of the Leaves — Closing the album, this track encapsulates Elvenking's signature sound with complex arrangements and poetic lyrics, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends power metal with folk elements effectively, showcasing strong craftsmanship and varied compositions.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with intricate guitar solos, while the second half shifts to slower, more melodic pieces.
- Vocals alternate between soaring choruses and deeper, narrative-driven verses, creating a dynamic vocal landscape throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate folk instruments, adding layers to the heavy metal foundation and enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mythical storytelling through music
- epic melodies for grand moments
- immersive listening for reflective moods
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- background for creative endeavors
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 2010, 'Red Silent Tides' was Elvenking's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed work 'The Winter Wake'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound, carving out a niche within the folk metal genre while continuing to evolve their musical identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dawnmelting 4:09
- 2 The Last Hour 4:38
- 3 Silence De Mort 4:27
- 4 The Cabal 4:20
- 5 Runereader 5:23
- 6 Possession 4:06
- 7 Your Heroes Are Dead 3:54
- 8 Those Days 4:06
- 9 This Nightmare Will Never End 4:46
- 10 What's Left of Me 4:39
- 11 The Play of the Leaves 5:30
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