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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.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

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
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • 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

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