Two Feet Stand
Gardenian · 1997
37 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
Raw melodic death metal riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an intense yet atmospheric listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Feet Stand — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its energetic riffs and compelling chorus, setting the stage for Gardenian's unique sound.
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Murder... — This track stands out with its aggressive tempo shifts and intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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Mindless Domination — With its powerful dynamics and thought-provoking lyrics about societal control, this song highlights the thematic complexity present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with melody but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with melodic leads, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks five through seven introduce slower tempos and more atmospheric sections, creating a contrast within the album's flow.
- The final track ends with an extended instrumental outro that fades out, leaving a lingering sense of atmosphere.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Awake of Abuse
The chorus starkly shifts from personal introspection to a broader societal critique, emphasizing themes of powerlessness against systemic abuse.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Feet Stand 3:13
- 2 Flipside of Reality 3:50
- 3 The Downfall 4:07
- 4 Awake of Abuse 3:50
- 5 Netherworld 3:51
- 6 Do Me Now 4:07
- 7 Murder... 3:28
- 8 Freedom 3:44
- 9 Mindless Domination 4:03
- 10 The Silent Fall 3:27
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