Shine
Shaman's Harvest · 2009
26 min · 8 tracks · hard rock
Hard-hitting riffs meld with introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic landscape of post-grunge energy and emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shine — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and resilience while featuring a catchy chorus that exemplifies the band's melodic strength.
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Last Goodbye — This track stands out for its poignant lyrical exploration of loss and moving on, paired with an anthemic sound that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Dragonfly — With its energetic tempo and memorable hook, 'Dragonfly' showcases the band's ability to blend hard rock elements with introspective lyrics effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong riffs and varied tempos but lacks consistent flow across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks four and five introduce a slower tempo with more introspective lyrics, creating a contrast in mood.
- The album closes with two tracks that return to a heavier sound, but the pacing feels uneven due to the mid-album shift.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Last Goodbye
A shift in perspective occurs as the narrator confronts their past directly, breaking the reflective tone established earlier.
This moment signifies a turning point in the song, where resolution emerges amidst vulnerability, showcasing the songwriter's craft in building emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dragonfly 2:59
- 2 Turn It Up 3:46
- 3 Last Goodbye 3:56
- 4 Wait in the Light 3:04
- 5 Shine 2:27
- 6 Devils Gift 3:54
- 7 Strike the Slate 3:38
- 8 Say the Same 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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