What makes Synergy by Shaman's Harvest notable?

Synergy gained attention for its raw sound and potent lyrical themes, securing a spot on the Billboard charts. The album helped solidify Shaman's Harvest as a notable contender in the early 2000s hard rock resurgence. Released in 2002, Synergy is Shaman's Harvest's debut album, introducing their unique blend of hard rock and post-grunge to the music scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing their identity after forming in the late 1990s, paving the way for future releases.

How many songs are on Synergy?

Synergy has 12 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Synergy

Shaman's Harvest · 2002

64 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A fusion of gritty hard rock and atmospheric post-grunge, underpinned by introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cardinal Syn — Opening with powerful guitar riffs, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of personal struggle and triumph. Its infectious chorus showcases the band's knack for melody and intensity.
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Gasoline — This track stands out with its driving rhythms and vivid imagery, capturing feelings of urgency and desperation through its energetic delivery. It illustrates the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with evocative storytelling.
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Synergy — The lengthy title track encapsulates the album's themes, merging intricate musical layers with contemplative lyrics about connectivity and existence. Its progressive structure rewards patient listening and reveals depth over time.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hard rock with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and atmospheric pieces.
Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts in intensity, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Open Hand' and 'Gasoline'.
The lyrics often explore personal themes, with a focus on introspection and emotional struggle, which is consistent across multiple tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

1 Cardinal Syn 4:41
2 Comet Riders 4:07
3 Open Hand 3:54
4 The Walk 4:12
5 Gasoline 5:36
6 7-6 4:03
7 Here and Now 4:29
8 Blue 3:39
9 Clutch 3:12
10 Bermuda 4:31
11 Jd Love 5:09
12 Synergy 16:41

What to play next

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