Revelation
Armored Saint · 2000
62 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A potent blend of heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics that captures the band's enduring spirit and technical prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pay Dirt — This opening track sets the album's tone with aggressive riffs and a driving rhythm, showcasing the band's signature sound and lyrical themes of resilience.
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After Me, the Flood — With its intricate guitar work and powerful vocals, this track exemplifies Armored Saint's ability to blend melody with heaviness, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Tension — The song's dynamic shifts and intense lyrical content reflect internal struggles and societal issues, highlighting the band's maturity in songwriting.
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Control Issues — This track features complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics that delve into themes of power and autonomy, encapsulating the band's thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, showcasing both technical skill and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving riffs and aggressive tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective tracks.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and introspection, contrasting with the heavy instrumentation.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- gritty energy for introspection
- reflective moments with rawness
- for evening drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Revelation marked Armored Saint's first studio album in nearly a decade, following their 1991 release Symbol of Salvation. At this point, the band was revitalizing their presence in the heavy metal scene after a hiatus that included changes in both lineup and industry dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Metallica· Anthrax· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pay Dirt 4:12
- 2 The Pillar 4:58
- 3 After Me, the Flood 5:07
- 4 Tension 5:23
- 5 Creepy Feelings 5:24
- 6 Damaged 6:30
- 7 Den of Thieves 6:03
- 8 Control Issues 6:22
- 9 No Me Digas 5:05
- 10 Deep Rooted Anger 5:19
- 11 What’s Your Pleasure 3:06
- 12 Upon My Departure 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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