Redemption
Redemption · 2003
68 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
Complex melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an expansive soundscape that defines the essence of progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Something Wicked This Way Comes — This nearly 25-minute epic serves as the album's centerpiece, merging intricate guitar work with thematic depth that captivates listeners from start to finish.
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Desperation, Part I — Opening the album, this track sets a haunting tone with its moody atmospheres and complex arrangements that signal the band's ambitious vision.
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Window to Space — At over 13 minutes, this track encapsulates Redemption’s ability to blend progressive elements with heavy metal, showcasing dynamic shifts and lyrical introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features complex compositions and a cohesive structure, establishing Redemption's identity in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album consists of four interconnected tracks titled 'Desperation', each progressively building in complexity and intensity.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that showcase intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo.
- The final track, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes', serves as a climactic conclusion, incorporating thematic elements from earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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As I Lay Dying
The bridge introduces a moment of stark vulnerability where the singer confronts existential despair directly.
This shift in tone contrasts sharply with earlier verses, emphasizing a raw emotional honesty that deepens the song's impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desperation, Part I 5:56
- 2 Desperation, Part II 4:32
- 3 Desperation, Part III 5:43
- 4 Desperation, Part IV 5:08
- 5 Nocturnal 3:51
- 6 Window to Space 13:26
- 7 As I Lay Dying 5:08
- 8 Something Wicked This Way Comes 24:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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