The Great Momentum
Edenbridge · 2017
109 min · 18 tracks · symphonic metal
Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with atmospheric melodies and powerful vocals, creating an expansive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Moment Is Now — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of seizing opportunities, featuring soaring melodies and a dynamic vocal performance that resonates with urgency.
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Shiantara — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its lush orchestrations and intricate guitar work, showcasing Edenbridge's signature symphonic style.
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Return to Grace — This song highlights the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with ethereal choruses, creating a compelling contrast that reflects themes of redemption and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and craftsmanship but has a somewhat uneven flow due to its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, with orchestral arrangements layered over heavy guitar riffs.
- Each song typically includes a verse-chorus structure, with powerful vocal performances that often reach operatic heights.
- The second half introduces more atmospheric interludes, allowing for quieter moments that contrast with the earlier bombast.
- 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- epic soundscapes for reflective moments
- cinematic arrangements for focused listening
- patient unfolding with orchestral layers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Great Momentum marks Edenbridge's seventh studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous record, The Bonding. This period allowed the band to refine their sound and explore new musical territories, showcasing a matured approach to songwriting and composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Shiantara 5:52
- 2 The Die Is Not Cast 5:14
- 3 The Moment Is Now 4:23
- 4 Until the End of Time 4:36
- 5 The Visitor 5:53
- 6 Return to Grace 5:14
- 7 Only a Whiff of Life 3:45
- 8 A Turnaround in Art 7:31
- 9 The Greatest Gift of All 12:17
Disc 2
- 1 Shiantara (instrumental) 5:51
- 2 The Die Is Not Cast (instrumental) 5:14
- 3 The Moment Is Now (instrumental) 4:23
- 4 Until the End of Time (instrumental) 4:35
- 5 The Visitor (instrumental) 5:33
- 6 Return to Grace (instrumental) 5:13
- 7 Only a Whiff of Life (instrumental) 3:45
- 8 A Turnaround in Art (instrumental) 7:30
- 9 The Greatest Gift of All (instrumental) 12:16
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