The Dream
In This Moment · 2008
54 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal
A haunting blend of industrial metal and gothic elements, underscored by powerful vocals and atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forever — This track showcases a balance of heavy instrumentals and melodic choruses, highlighting the band's signature style and emotional intensity.
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Mechanical Love — With its themes of obsession intertwined with electronic elements, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of dark love and technology.
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The Dream — The title track encapsulates the album's ethereal quality, blending atmospheric sounds with introspective lyrics that invite reflection on personal dreams and desires.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends industrial metal with gothic influences, showcasing strong vocal dynamics and varied arrangements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, while the second half shifts to more melodic and atmospheric arrangements.
- Vocals alternate between powerful singing and aggressive growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the dramatic effect of the music.
- 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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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- ethereal melodies with emotional weight
- haunting themes of love and
- immersive experience for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The Dream marked a pivotal moment in their evolution and growing recognition.
- Career context
- Released as the band's third studio album, The Dream followed their earlier work, Beautiful Tragedy, and marked a pivotal moment in their evolution. At this point, In This Moment was solidifying their identity within the alternative and metalcore scenes while experimenting with more melodic and theatrical elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Halestorm· Butcher Babies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rabbit Hole 1:00
- 2 Forever 4:21
- 3 All for You 4:55
- 4 Lost at Sea 3:46
- 5 Mechanical Love 3:37
- 6 Her Kiss 4:30
- 7 Into the Light 4:12
- 8 You Always Believed 3:40
- 9 The Great Divide 4:11
- 10 Violet Skies 3:56
- 11 The Dream 4:42
- 12 Call Me 3:17
- 13 Dying Star 4:35
- 14 Sailing Away 3:59
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