Smokin' Hearts & Broken Guns
Shaman's Harvest · 2014
59 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and post-grunge that channels raw emotion through powerful vocals and driving instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous — This track exemplifies the album's hard-hitting sound with its anthemic chorus and gritty lyrics about confronting inner demons. It became a defining song for the band, showcasing their ability to blend catchy hooks with powerful themes.
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Blood In The Water — With its haunting melodies and intense lyrics, this track delves into themes of betrayal and resilience, capturing the emotional weight of the album. The dynamic instrumentation builds to a gripping climax that highlights the band's musical prowess.
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Country As Fuck — This track stands out for its playful yet defiant lyrics that celebrate southern roots while blending rock elements with country influences. Its unique vibe showcases Shaman's Harvest's versatility and willingness to take creative risks.
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Hero — A poignant exploration of personal sacrifice and heroism, this track resonates deeply with listeners through its relatable narrative and emotive vocal delivery. It serves as a reflective moment within the album that emphasizes vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong hooks and varied styles but lacks cohesion due to multiple versions of tracks.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and powerful vocals, while the sixth track shifts to a more laid-back country vibe.
- The album includes multiple versions of songs, such as acoustic renditions, which provide different interpretations of the original material.
- 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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Blood In The Water
The bridge shifts to a more introspective tone, highlighting feelings of betrayal amidst rising tensions.
This transition deepens the emotional impact by contrasting personal pain with the urgency of the surrounding chaos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous 4:03
- 2 Here It Comes 3:43
- 3 Ten Million Voices 3:58
- 4 Blood In The Water 4:27
- 5 The End Of Me 3:13
- 6 Country As Fuck 2:55
- 7 Hero 3:57
- 8 Dirty Diana 4:01
- 9 In The End 4:15
- 10 In Chains 4:09
- 11 Silent Voice 5:55
- 12 Dragonfly (Extended Unplugged Version) 4:31
- 13 Dangerous (Acoustic Version) 4:17
- 14 Country as Fuck (Acoustic Version) 2:58
- 15 Here It Comes (Acoustic Version) 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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