Touched by the Crimson King
Demons & Wizards · 1992
66 min · 14 tracks · power metal
Epic melodies intertwine with fantasy narratives, creating a powerful tapestry of themes and soaring vocals in this quintessential power metal album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crimson King — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its grandiose instrumentation and vivid lyrical imagery, introducing listeners to the album's thematic core.
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Seize the Day — This track features a compelling blend of melodic hooks and anthemic choruses, showcasing the band's ability to fuse storytelling with catchy songwriting.
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Love's Tragedy Asunder — Delving into darker emotional territory, this song highlights the band's lyrical depth while maintaining their signature powerful sound and intricate arrangements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and thematic depth but lacks some cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual guitar harmonies that create a rich, layered sound throughout its tracks.
- Several songs incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages, enhancing the dramatic effect.
- The lyrics are heavily narrative-driven, often referencing fantasy themes and characters, which aligns with the power metal genre's storytelling tradition.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crimson King 5:47
- 2 Beneath These Waves 5:12
- 3 Terror Train 4:46
- 4 Seize the Day 5:22
- 5 The Gunslinger 5:15
- 6 Love's Tragedy Asunder 5:28
- 7 Wicked Witch 3:32
- 8 Dorian 6:36
- 9 Down Where I Am 4:54
- 10 Immigrant Song 2:28
- 11 Lunar Lament 4:04
- 12 Wicked Witch (slow version) 3:56
- 13 Spatial Architects 5:46
- 14 Beneath These Waves (edit) 3:41
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