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Revoiced

Dreamscape · 2005

63 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and intricate metal instrumentation that evokes deep emotional landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Thorn in My Mind — This track opens the album with an intense atmospheric build-up that sets the emotional tone for the entire record, showcasing Dreamscape's signature sound.
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    Changes — With dynamic shifts between soft verses and powerful choruses, this song highlights the band's ability to blend melody with progressive complexity.
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    Fearing the Daylight — This track features intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics that delve into themes of anxiety and self-reflection, representing the album's emotional depth.
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    Face Your Fears — The driving rhythm and compelling lyrical narrative make this track a standout moment, encapsulating the struggle against inner demons with impactful musicality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album blends intricate metal instrumentation with ethereal melodies, showcasing strong writing but uneven execution.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase both melodic and technical guitar work, such as in 'She's Flying'.
  • Lyrical themes often explore introspection and emotional struggle, with tracks like 'Loneliness' employing metaphorical language to convey depth.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • haunted solitude with flashes of
  • brooding mid-length songs and one
  • emotional arcs from fear toward
  • focused listening through shadowy title-driven

Maybe skip if you

  • want consistently brisk track changes
  • prefer lighter, less shadowed moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Revoiced' is Dreamscape's third studio album, following their previous work, 'A Day in a Life.' At this point, the band was cementing their identity in the progressive metal scene while exploring deeper lyrical themes and complex arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Coroner· Voyager· Angel Dust

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Thorn in My Mind 5:28
  • 2 Fateful Silence 4:43
  • 3 Alone 4:36
  • 4 She's Flying 4:14
  • 5 Changes 5:12
  • 6 Fearing the Daylight 5:08
  • 7 Unvoiced (Lost Parts) 8:44
  • 8 Reborn 4:26
  • 9 Face Your Fears 5:31
  • 10 Winter Dreams 5:54
  • 11 Loneliness 4:48
  • 12 When Shadows Are Gone 4:54

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