Resilient
Running Wild · 2013
60 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A blend of galloping rhythms and soaring melodies, infused with evocative storytelling and classic heavy metal instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Resilient — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of perseverance and strength, featuring anthemic choruses and a driving rhythm that embodies the spirit of the record.
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Soldiers of Fortune — This opening track sets the tone with its fast-paced energy and military-inspired motifs, showcasing Running Wild's signature style while inviting listeners into a narrative of adventure.
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Bloody Island — At nearly ten minutes long, this epic closer combines dynamic shifts in tempo with rich storytelling, demonstrating the band’s ability to weave complex narratives into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with galloping rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective themes.
- Several songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the storytelling elements.
- The title track 'Resilient' serves as a centerpiece, both thematically and structurally, with a soaring chorus that contrasts with the verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo adventure vibes
- cathartic energetic sing-alongs
- anthemic moments for road trips
- uplifting themes of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Resilient is the fifteenth studio album by Running Wild, marking their return after a five-year hiatus following the album Shadowmaker. This release showcases the band's continued commitment to power metal, building on their established legacy while also exploring new lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soldiers of Fortune 4:23
- 2 Resilient 4:41
- 3 Adventure Highway 4:18
- 4 The Drift 4:46
- 5 Desert Rose 5:13
- 6 Fireheart 4:41
- 7 Run Riot 4:33
- 8 Down to the Wire 4:04
- 9 Crystal Gold 4:28
- 10 Bloody Island 9:55
- 11 Payola & Shenanigans 4:41
- 12 Premonition 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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