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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Ten · 2023

61 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A blend of soaring melodies and powerful riffs anchored by introspective lyrics and cinematic arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Brave New Lie — This track captures the essence of the album with its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics that explore themes of deception and resilience.
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    Something Wicked This Way Comes — The title track serves as a centerpiece, blending haunting melodies with theatrical elements that encapsulate the album's overarching narrative.
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    The Tidal Wave — With its dynamic shifts and emotive vocal delivery, this song highlights the band's ability to fuse hard rock intensity with introspective lyricism.
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    The Greatest Show On Earth — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and elaborate instrumentation, showcasing Ten's knack for creating memorable hooks within complex arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic narratives with emotional weight
  • reflective moments amid powerful crescendos
  • late-night introspection with intensity
  • soaring melodies for personal journeys

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek purely instrumental backgrounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 20, 2023, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is the latest studio album from Ten, marking a significant entry in their discography as their first since 2019's 'Hear Me.' This release showcases the band’s continued evolution within the hard rock genre while maintaining their signature sound, reflecting both a maturation and a return to thematic storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Threshold· Harem Scarem· Dream Theater

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Look For The Rose 6:30
  • 2 Brave New Lie 4:37
  • 3 The Tidal Wave 4:23
  • 4 Parabellum 6:39
  • 5 Something Wicked This Way Comes 7:04
  • 6 The Fire And The Rain 5:29
  • 7 New Found Hope 5:42
  • 8 The Only Way Out 5:13
  • 9 When The Darkness Comes 5:53
  • 10 The Greatest Show On Earth 5:32
  • 11 New Found Hope (acoustic version) 3:53

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