Show 'Em How
Pentagram · 2004
45 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty amalgamation of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, reflecting the band's enduring doom metal legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wheel of Fortune — The opening track encapsulates the album's essence with its driving rhythm and evocative lyrics, setting a darkly atmospheric tone that resonates throughout.
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Prayer for an Exit Before the Dead End — This track showcases Pentagram's signature blend of melancholy and heaviness, featuring powerful instrumentation and introspective themes that reflect their lyrical depth.
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Last Days Here — A poignant exploration of mortality, this song highlights Bobby Liebling's unique vocal delivery, making it one of the standout performances on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and a return to form for the band, with notable shifts in tempo and mood.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature heavy, distorted guitar riffs paired with melodic vocals, establishing a classic doom metal sound.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from slow, brooding sections to faster, aggressive passages.
- The album closes with a nearly eight-minute track that gradually builds in intensity before fading out, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- gritty riffs with haunting melodies
- reflective moments of deep introspection
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want lighthearted and cheerful sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2004, Pentagram was re-establishing itself after a decade of dormancy, with Show 'Em How serving as their first release since the mid-1990s. This album marked a significant return to form for the band, showcasing their classic sound while also embracing elements of modernity in production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sabbath· Candlemass· Saint Vitus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wheel of Fortune 3:47
- 2 Elektra Glide 3:30
- 3 Starlady 5:23
- 4 Catwalk 3:48
- 5 Prayer for an Exit Before the Dead End 5:50
- 6 Goddess 3:07
- 7 City Romance 4:36
- 8 If the Winds Would Change 4:42
- 9 Show 'em How 5:06
- 10 Last Days Here 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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