The Flame
Dover · 2003
30 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A high-energy fusion of grunge-influenced rock and catchy melodies, fueled by powerful female vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Flame — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy and anthemic chorus, showcasing the band's signature sound.
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27 Years — With its driving beat and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with compelling rock instrumentation.
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Die for Rock & Roll — This track stands out for its rebellious spirit and infectious hooks, making it a rallying cry for fans of rock music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends grunge influences with catchy melodies but lacks standout compositions that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and assertive vocals, establishing an intense opening.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, such as 'Mi sombrero', which introduces a slower, more melodic section before returning to the energetic style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
- high-energy tracks for road trips
- quick hits of emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek slow and introspective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, The Flame was Dover's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the sophomore effort, The Waiting Room. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound after gaining initial recognition in the late 1990s, aiming to solidify their presence in the Spanish rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Placebo· The Smashing Pumpkins· Garbage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Flame 2:23
- 2 27 Years 2:13
- 3 Leave Me Alone 2:35
- 4 My Fault 2:24
- 5 Mi sombrero 2:42
- 6 Afterhours 1:41
- 7 Honest 3:37
- 8 Someone Else’s Bed 2:24
- 9 Die for Rock & Roll 2:36
- 10 On My Knees 3:08
- 11 One Black Day 2:06
- 12 All My Money 2:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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