What makes The Road Less Travelled by Triosphere notable?

The Road Less Travelled received critical acclaim for its ambitious songwriting and technical proficiency, helping to elevate Triosphere's status in the metal community. It contributed to a resurgence of interest in female-fronted progressive metal bands during the early 2010s and has been noted for its cohesive concept and thematic depth. Released on January 1, 2010, The Road Less Travelled is Triosphere's sophomore album, following their debut, Onwards, in 2007. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the progressive metal scene, showcasing a matured sound that reflects their growth as musicians and songwriters.

How many songs are on The Road Less Travelled?

The Road Less Travelled has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

The Road Less Travelled

Triosphere · 2010

56 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal

A dynamic blend of soaring melodies and intricate rhythms that challenge the conventional boundaries of progressive metal.

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Driven — This track features powerful guitar riffs combined with anthemic choruses, embodying the album's energy while highlighting the band's skillful interplay between melody and heaviness.
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The Road Less Travelled — Serving as the album's title track, it encapsulates themes of perseverance and self-discovery through its intricate arrangements and emotive vocal delivery.
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Death of Jane Doe — Combining narrative storytelling with complex musical structures, this track showcases Triosphere's ability to weave deep lyrical content into engaging compositions.
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Human Condition — With its reflective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song captures the essence of human struggle and resilience, resonating strongly with listeners.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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60 /100

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Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases ambitious songwriting and technical skill, marking a solid entry in the progressive metal genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a thematic tone before transitioning into the first full track, which features rapid tempo changes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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1 Ignition (intro) 1:58
2 Driven 4:37
3 Human Condition 4:35
4 Death of Jane Doe 4:45
5 Marionette 5:32
6 The Road Less Travelled 5:26
7 The Anger and the Silent Remorse 6:24
8 Watcher 4:47
9 Twenty One 4:48
10 Worlds Apart 6:23
11 The Last Haven (outro) 2:16
12 Echoes 4:50

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