Space Metal
Star One · 2002
96 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal
A cosmic journey through progressive metal, blending intricate arrangements with soaring melodies and sci-fi narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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High Moon — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of heavy guitar riffs with ethereal keyboard layers, capturing the essence of space exploration through its dynamic shifts.
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The Eye of Ra — With its epic structure and intricate storytelling, this song immerses listeners in a mythic narrative, showcasing Lucassen's songwriting prowess.
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Intergalactic Space Crusaders — This track features a driving rhythm and powerful vocals that elevate its battle-themed lyrics, making it a standout anthem within the album.
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Sandrider — Blending progressive elements with a catchy chorus, Sandrider encapsulates the adventurous spirit of the album while highlighting intricate musicianship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and thematic depth, making it a notable entry in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and choirs, which enhance the sci-fi themes.
- The album features interludes that transition between songs, creating a narrative flow that ties the thematic elements together.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lift-Off 1:13
- 2 Set Your Controls 6:01
- 3 High Moon 5:36
- 4 Songs of the Ocean 5:23
- 5 Master of Darkness 5:14
- 6 The Eye of Ra 7:34
- 7 Sandrider 5:31
- 8 Perfect Survivor 4:46
- 9 Intergalactic Space Crusaders 5:22
- 10 Starchild 9:04
Disc 2
- 1 Hawkwind Medley 9:46
- 2 Spaced Out 4:53
- 3 Inseparable Enemies 4:15
- 4 Space Oddity 4:59
- 5 Starchild (mixed in Dolby Pro-logic) 9:31
- 6 Spaced Out (alternative version) 4:55
- 7 Intergalactic Laxative 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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