Rize of the Fenix
Tenacious D · 2012
61 min · 20 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of heavy riffs and comedic storytelling that celebrates the absurdity of rock music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rize of the Fenix — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its anthemic chorus and clever lyrics about resilience in the face of adversity, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Deth Starr — With its heavy guitar riffs and playful nod to sci-fi themes, this track showcases Tenacious D's ability to merge humor with hard rock, creating a memorable listening experience.
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The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage — This narrative-driven song combines storytelling with musicality, highlighting the duo's knack for blending genres while delivering a satirical take on fame in Hollywood.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy rock with humor, showcasing strong writing and performance but lacks some cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a heavy guitar riff and a theatrical vocal delivery, setting a comedic yet intense tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word sections, blending narrative storytelling with musical interludes, such as in 'Classical Teacher' and 'The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage'.
- The last three tracks include a reprise of earlier songs, creating a sense of circularity in the album's structure.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- theatrical humor with heavy riffs
- wave-like pacing for dynamic moods
- celebratory anthems for group fun
- short bursts of playful energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious or deep themes
- dislike of irreverent comedy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Rize of the Fenix' was released in 2012, Tenacious D had already established themselves as a cult favorite with their self-titled debut in 2001 and the follow-up 'The Pick of Destiny' in 2006. The album marked their return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing a resurgence in both creativity and humor as they sought to reclaim their place in the rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· Flight of the Conchords· Steel Panther
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rize of the Fenix 5:54
- 2 Low Hangin’ Fruit 2:21
- 3 Classical Teacher 3:23
- 4 Señorita 3:08
- 5 Deth Starr 4:47
- 6 Roadie 2:59
- 7 Flutes & Trombones 1:29
- 8 The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage 5:06
- 9 Throw Down 2:57
- 10 Rock Is Dead 1:44
- 11 They Fucked Our Asses 1:08
- 12 To Be the Best 1:01
- 13 39 5:16
- 14 Quantum Leap 3:50
- 15 Rivers of Brown 1:23
Disc 2
- 1 Low Hangin’ Fruit 2:32
- 2 Where Have We Been 1:30
- 3 Tale of the Fenix 1:51
- 4 Rock Is Dead 1:42
- 5 Roadie 7:06
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