Shogun
Trivium · 2008
79 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
Epic arrangements blend melodic hooks with aggressive riffs, showcasing Trivium's technical prowess and lyrical depth in a cinematic metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kirisute Gomen Start here — Opening with ferocious intensity, this track exemplifies the album's blend of speed and melody, setting the tone for the epic journey ahead.
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Down From the Sky — This song features a compelling chorus that balances aggression with an anthemic quality, showcasing Trivium's ability to write accessible yet heavy music.
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Shogun — The title track is an ambitious 11-minute epic that weaves intricate musical themes together, encapsulating the album's narrative depth and dynamic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Shogun showcases a blend of technical prowess and thematic depth, marking a significant evolution in Trivium's sound.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures, with several tracks exceeding six minutes and incorporating multiple tempo changes.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of conflict and mythology, with intricate narratives woven throughout the songs.
- The guitar work includes both melodic solos and aggressive riffs, often layered with harmonized vocals that enhance the epic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases artistic maturity and a return to heavier roots, receiving critical acclaim.
- Themes
- samurai honor· Japanese mythology
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Shogun is Trivium's fourth studio album, coming after the more commercially oriented The Crusade. This album represents a return to their heavier roots, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and complexity that appealed to both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Architects· Bullet for My Valentine
Tracklist
- 1 Kirisute Gomen Start here 6:27
- 2 Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis 6:49
- 3 Down From the Sky 5:34
- 4 Into the Mouth of Hell We March 5:52
- 5 Throes of Perdition 5:54
- 6 Insurrection 4:57
- 7 The Calamity 4:58
- 8 He Who Spawned the Furies 4:07
- 9 Of Prometheus and the Crucifix 4:40
- 10 Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven 5:25
- 11 Shogun 11:21
- 12 Poison, the Knife or the Noose 4:14
- 13 Upon the Shores 5:21
- 14 Iron Maiden 3:43
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