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Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum

Alestorm · 2022

14 min · 4 tracks · power metal

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic songwriting with thematic consistency, making it a strong entry in the power metal genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and heavy guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
  • Several songs incorporate folk instruments like accordions and flutes, blending them seamlessly with metal elements.
  • The album features recurring pirate-themed lyrics that create a cohesive narrative throughout the tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum 3:21
  • 2 The Battle of Cape Fear River 3:06
  • 3 P.A.R.T.Y. 3:23
  • 4 Magellan's Expedition 4:38

Reference: MusicBrainz