Released 22 years ago this October
REVOLVEr
The Haunted · 2004
52 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs intertwines with a palpable sense of urgency and aggression throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Compromise — Opening with fierce riffs and a driving rhythm, this track sets the tone for the album's intensity while encapsulating themes of defiance.
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Abysmal — This song features complex time signatures and dynamic shifts that showcase the band's technical skill, making it a standout example of their musicality.
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All Against All — With aggressive vocals and a relentless pace, this track reflects the band's signature sound while addressing themes of conflict and resistance.
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Fire Alive — The song combines melody with ferocity, demonstrating The Haunted's ability to balance aggression with compelling songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense thrash metal with strong riffs and solid execution, though it may not stand out significantly in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing brief moments of contrast before concluding with a return to intensity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- relentless urgency and aggression
- short bursts of high energy
- fast-paced adrenaline rush
- intense cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, mellow sounds
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, REVOLVEr marked The Haunted's fifth studio album and showcased their evolution as a band following the departure of original vocalist Marco Aro. By this point, they had established a solid reputation within the thrash metal scene, building on the momentum from their previous album, One Kill Wonder, which had further solidified their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Machine Head· Darkest Hour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Compromise 3:44
- 2 99 3:58
- 3 Abysmal 4:50
- 4 Sabotage 2:36
- 5 All Against All 4:34
- 6 Sweet Relief 3:28
- 7 Burnt to a Shell 3:47
- 8 Who Will Decide 3:29
- 9 Nothing Right 3:47
- 10 Liquid Burns 4:45
- 11 Fire Alive 3:43
- 12 Smut King 3:07
- 13 My Shadow 6:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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