The 25th Hour
Vision Divine · 2007
45 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A symphonic blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar work drives this power metal odyssey through themes of existential reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The 25th Hour — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of time and existence, featuring powerful vocal melodies that highlight the band's lyrical sophistication.
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Alpha & Omega — With its dynamic shifts between heavy riffing and melodic interludes, this track showcases Vision Divine's signature blend of aggression and melody, making it a standout piece.
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A Perfect Suicide — This song delves into darker themes with haunting lyrics and an emotionally charged performance, demonstrating the band's ability to tackle complex subjects with musical finesse.
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 strong performances, solidifying its place in power metal.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures, with several tracks exceeding six minutes and incorporating multiple tempo changes.
- Vocals often alternate between soaring melodies and more aggressive passages, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- The use of orchestral elements is prominent, particularly in the intros and bridges of several tracks, enhancing the symphonic quality.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Angel Died 0:52
- 2 The 25th Hour 5:34
- 3 Out of a Distant Night (Voices) 5:28
- 4 Alpha & Omega 5:49
- 5 Eyes of a Child 4:58
- 6 The Daemon You Hide 4:49
- 7 Waiting for the Dawn 1:47
- 8 Essence of Time 4:43
- 9 A Perfect Suicide 5:21
- 10 Heaven Calling 3:38
- 11 Ascension 2:15
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