Rejoice in the Suffering
Todd La Torre · 2021
58 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A fusion of heavy and progressive metal that intertwines intricate melodies with raw, powerful vocals and thought-provoking themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dogmata — Opening with aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, this track sets the tone for the album, introducing listeners to La Torre's dynamic vocal range and lyrical depth.
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Critical Cynic — This song exemplifies La Torre's ability to blend melodic elements with intense instrumentation, creating a thoughtful commentary on societal issues that resonates throughout the album.
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Rejoice in the Suffering — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme, combining introspective lyrics with powerful instrumentals that showcase La Torre’s versatility as both a vocalist and songwriter.
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Vexed — With its complex structures and emotional weight, this track highlights the deeper struggles reflected in La Torre's writing, making it a pivotal moment on the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy and progressive metal elements with strong vocals, but its cohesion is affected by bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 5, 2021, 'Rejoice in the Suffering' marks Todd La Torre's debut solo album after establishing himself as the lead vocalist of Queensrÿche. This record showcases La Torre's artistic evolution, as he transitions from his work with the band to explore personal themes and a broader range of musical expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queensrÿche· Iced Earth· Fates Warning
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Critical Cynic
The bridge shifts towards an internal dialogue that questions societal norms and expectations directly.
This strategic pivot invites listeners into a more personal reflection, contrasting sharply with the earlier aggression in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dogmata 3:31
- 2 Pretenders 4:10
- 3 Hellbound and Down 3:39
- 4 Darkened Majesty 4:07
- 5 Crossroads To Insanity 5:07
- 6 Critical Cynic 3:55
- 7 Rejoice in the Suffering 4:35
- 8 Vexed 5:52
- 9 Vanguards of the Dawn Wall 3:39
- 10 Apology 6:00
- 11 Fractured (Bonus Track) 3:50
- 12 Set It Off (Bonus Track) 4:05
- 13 One By One (Bonus Track) 5:56
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