Thunder in the Distance
Place Vendome · 2013
56 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock infused with soaring vocals and anthemic choruses, capturing the essence of classic rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power of Music — This track exemplifies the album's central theme of music's transformative power, featuring a rousing chorus that invites listener participation. Its infectious energy makes it a standout anthem.
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Hold Your Love — With its emotive lyrics and strong vocal performance, this song captures the heartfelt essence of the album, showcasing Deris's vocal range and depth. The ballad-like quality adds emotional weight to the record.
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Thunder in the Distance — As the title track, it encapsulates the overall sound and message of the album, blending powerful instrumentation with reflective lyrics about facing challenges. Its dynamic build-up makes it an engaging closer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout elements that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Choruses are often repeated with slight variations in instrumentation, creating anthemic moments that invite listener participation.
- Several tracks feature guitar solos that are prominent and melodic, contributing to the classic rock feel.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lost in Paradise
A shift from questioning one’s choices to a moment of clarity about finding solace and hope creates a poignant contrast.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talk to Me 4:03
- 2 Power of Music 4:03
- 3 Broken Wings 4:20
- 4 Lost in Paradise 3:53
- 5 It Can't Rain Forever 4:05
- 6 Fragile Ground 4:10
- 7 Hold Your Love 4:35
- 8 Never Too Late 3:30
- 9 Heaven Lost 4:40
- 10 My Heart Is Dying 3:07
- 11 Break Out 4:34
- 12 Maybe Tomorrow 4:24
- 13 Thunder in the Distance 4:27
- 14 Maybe Tomorrow (Orchestral Version) 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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