Trapped!
Rage · 1992
78 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless assault of heavy riffs and soaring vocals that captures the raw energy of early 90s power metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shame on You — Opening with a punchy riff, this track sets the tone for the album with its energetic pace and confrontational lyrics about betrayal and anger.
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Enough Is Enough — This track features powerful vocal delivery and a memorable chorus that addresses themes of frustration and defiance, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Take Me to the Water — Blending melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, this song emphasizes Rage's ability to create dynamic contrasts while exploring introspective themes.
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Power and Greed — The sharp commentary on societal issues combined with aggressive instrumentation makes this track a standout representation of the band's message-driven approach.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like energy fluctuations
- dynamic contrasts in pacing
- cathartic release through intensity
- focused headphone detail exploration
- anthems for rebellious spirits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Rage's fourth studio album, Trapped! marked a crucial moment in their evolution as they transitioned from traditional heavy metal to a more aggressive sound. Following their 1990 album, Execution Guaranteed, this release showcased their growing musical complexity and cemented their presence in the European metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Enough Is Enough
The bridge shifts from a personal lament to a collective cry for change, breaking away from individual struggle to address broader societal issues.
This transition not only expands the song's emotional scope but also connects personal pain with larger themes of resistance against injustice.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shame on You 4:50
- 2 Solitary Man 3:38
- 3 Enough Is Enough 6:44
- 4 Medicine 3:44
- 5 Questions 3:56
- 6 Take Me to the Water 6:01
- 7 Power and Greed 4:26
- 8 The Body Talks 4:35
- 9 Not Forever 3:37
- 10 Beyond the Wall of Sleep 4:04
- 11 Baby, I'm Your Nightmare 5:23
- 12 Fast as a Shark 3:03
- 13 Difference 4:57
- 14 Innocent Guilty 2:50
- 15 Marching Heroes — The Wooden Cross 3:14
- 16 Bury All Life 5:33
- 17 I Want You 3:40
- 18 Questions (demo) 4:37
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