Top tracks — play these first
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The Monster Roars — The title track opens the album with a powerful energy that sets the tone for the entire record, blending hard-hitting riffs with evocative lyrics.
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Remember — This track showcases the band's ability to weave poignant narratives into their music, combining emotional depth with memorable melodies.
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I Won't Let You Down — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this song stands out as a rallying cry for resilience, encapsulating the album's optimistic spirit.
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Your Blood Is Violence — This track explores darker themes through haunting lyrics and intense instrumentation, highlighting Magnum's versatility in tackling complex subjects.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic hard rock with modern themes, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth introduces a slower ballad that contrasts with the preceding energy.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and introspective themes, with storytelling elements woven into the verses of multiple songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 progression with emotional peaks
- reflective moments amidst driving rhythms
- cathartic release through resilience themes
- for late-night contemplation
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seeking purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 14, 2022, 'The Monster Roars' is Magnum's first studio album since their 2019 release 'The Serpent Rings.' The band continues to explore their classic sound while integrating contemporary themes, marking a significant point in their long-standing career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Monster Roars 4:01
- 2 Remember 5:07
- 3 All You Believe In 5:02
- 4 I Won't Let You Down 3:57
- 5 The Present Not the Past 5:26
- 6 No Steppin' Stones 4:10
- 7 That Freedom Word 4:53
- 8 Your Blood Is Violence 6:45
- 9 Walk the Silent Hours 4:54
- 10 The Day After the Night Before 4:24
- 11 Come Holy Men 5:02
- 12 Can't Buy Yourself a Heaven 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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