Set in Stone
Lord · 2009
62 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
Epic melodies collide with thunderous riffs, crafting an immersive power metal landscape filled with soaring vocals and intricate guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Redemption — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of personal struggle and resilience, featuring powerful vocal delivery and dynamic instrumentation that exemplifies Lord's style.
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Set in Stone — As the title track, it embodies the core message of permanence and determination, merging haunting melodies with anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners.
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Eternal Storm — This song stands out for its intricate arrangements and emotive lyrics, reflecting on life's challenges with a potent blend of heaviness and melody.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic anthems for late nights
- cathartic release through intensity
- immersive journey with emotional peaks
- dynamic pacing with dramatic shifts
- grand arrangements for headphone detail
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Set in Stone is Lord's third studio album, released in 2009, following their well-received album, Ascendancy. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the Australian heavy metal scene and were gaining traction internationally. This release marked a continuation of their musical evolution, showcasing their refined sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Iced Earth· HammerFall
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Redemption
The lyrics shift to a first-person perspective, detailing a moment of reckoning where past mistakes are confronted directly.
This structural choice emphasizes vulnerability, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding metaphorical language and deepening the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spectres of the Ascendant 0:48
- 2 Redemption 5:31
- 3 100 Reasons 4:44
- 4 Eternal Storm 5:31
- 5 Set in Stone 5:13
- 6 Someone Else's Dream 5:50
- 7 Forever 7:59
- 8 Beyond the Light 3:38
- 9 The End of Days 8:22
- 10 Be My Guest 7:52
- 11 New Horizons 6:51
- 12 On a Night Like This (Kylie Minogue cover)
- 13 Hear No Evil
- 14 Hard to Love (Harem Scarem cover)
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