What makes Taival by Stam1na notable?

The album received critical acclaim in Finland, debuting at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart and solidifying Stam1na's status within the metal scene. Its exploration of environmental themes and personal struggles resonated with listeners, contributing to discussions around sustainability in music. Taival is Stam1na's sixth studio album, marking a significant moment in their career as they continued to evolve their sound after the commercial success of their previous album, Elokuutio. Released in 2018, it showcases the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining their distinct Finnish metal identity.

Taival works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, introspective moments amidst aggression and dynamic journey through emotions.

How many songs are on Taival?

Taival has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 8 years ago this October

Taival

Stam1na · 2018

41 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal

A dynamic blend of progressive and thrash metal, seamlessly intertwining intricate rhythms with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Solar — This track exemplifies the album's thematic depth, featuring complex time signatures alongside lyrics that explore existential questions about humanity and nature.
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Enkelinmurskain — With its aggressive riffs and haunting melody, this track encapsulates the contrast between darkness and light that permeates the album.
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Metsästäjä: I Metsästäjä — Opening the ambitious three-part suite, it introduces a narrative journey through hunting metaphors that reflect human instincts and survival.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, though it remains somewhat conventional within its genre.

What we noticed

The last three tracks form a thematic suite that explores a narrative arc, culminating in an atmospheric conclusion.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
introspective moments amidst aggression
dynamic journey through emotions
engaging narrative across tracks

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification
avoid complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Taival is Stam1na's sixth studio album, marking a significant moment in their career as they continued to evolve their sound after the commercial success of their previous album, Elokuutio. Released in 2018, it showcases the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining their distinct Finnish metal identity.
Stylistic neighbors: Gojira· Meshuggah· Opeth