Top tracks — play these first
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The Raging Sun — This title track encapsulates the album's core themes of struggle and illumination through its expansive instrumentation and haunting vocals.
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City, I'm Sorry — With its sprawling length and intricate arrangement, this track showcases the band's ability to blend melancholic melodies with poignant lyrical reflections on urban life.
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An Alliance of Hearts — This song stands out for its emotional intensity and striking harmonies, embodying the tension between intimacy and conflict that permeates the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric build and introspective lyrics create a compelling experience, though it remains somewhat conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a gradual crescendo, layering instrumentation that peaks before the fourth track, which introduces a more subdued atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages that allow for atmospheric exploration, with vocals often layered in harmony rather than taking center stage.
- The album closes with a track that features a slow fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the themes of uncertainty present throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Vote for Democracy
A stark commentary on societal disillusionment emerges when the lyrics shift from idealism to a sobering recognition of political realities.
This transition in tone underscores a critical engagement with contemporary issues, moving from abstract hopefulness to grounded realism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Contractor and the Assasin 4:06
- 2 End Cycle 2:32
- 3 An Alliance of Hearts 5:02
- 4 The Raging Sun 3:15
- 5 Thin Lines 4:02
- 6 The Bones of Generations 2:35
- 7 A Vote for Democracy 3:43
- 8 At This My Arm Was Weakened 5:19
- 9 City, I'm Sorry 7:42
- 10 Lights From Sovereign States 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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