Released 10 years ago
The Storm Within
Evergrey · 2016
63 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Emotionally charged progressive metal intertwines with haunting melodies and complex arrangements, creating a sonic landscape of introspection and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Storm Within — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of navigating personal turmoil through powerful lyricism and dynamic instrumentation.
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Disconnect — This track stands out for its exploration of emotional isolation, featuring an engaging melody that complements its introspective lyrics.
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The Impossible — A pivotal moment on the album, this song highlights Evergrey's signature blend of heaviness and melody while tackling themes of perseverance against adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has moments that feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, culminating in a heavy climax with 'The Paradox of the Flame' before transitioning to a more reflective second half.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and intricate guitar solos, creating a dense soundscape that requires focused listening.
- The closing track, 'Paranoid', serves as an unexpected shift in tone, introducing a more straightforward rock feel compared to the preceding complexity.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to emotional climax
- haunting melodies for introspection
- for evening solitude
- explorative listening in two halves
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 9, 2016, The Storm Within is Evergrey's eleventh studio album, following their 2014 release, Hymns for the Broken. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene while also grappling with lineup changes that impacted their sound and direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· Pain of Salvation· Katatonia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Distance 5:38
- 2 Passing Through 5:01
- 3 Someday 4:58
- 4 Astray 5:22
- 5 The Impossible 3:18
- 6 My Allied Ocean 4:06
- 7 In Orbit 5:38
- 8 The Lonely Monarch 5:28
- 9 The Paradox of the Flame 5:40
- 10 Disconnect 6:59
- 11 The Storm Within 6:15
- 12 Paranoid 4:42
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