Two Paths
Ensiferum · 2017
46 min · 11 tracks · power metal
Epic choruses intertwine with intricate guitar riffs, creating a powerful blend of folk and melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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For Those About to Fight for Metal — This track serves as an anthem for metal fans, combining catchy melodies with empowering lyrics that celebrate the spirit of metal culture.
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Two Paths — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of choice and destiny, featuring dynamic shifts between melodic passages and aggressive sections.
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I Will Never Kneel — This song stands out for its driving rhythm and defiant lyrics, showcasing the band's trademark blend of intensity and melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate folk instruments like flutes and violins, adding a distinct texture to the heavy guitar riffs.
- The choruses are consistently anthemic, designed for audience participation, particularly in tracks like 'For Those About to Fight for Metal'.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere before concluding.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- invigorating battle-ready anthems
- steady pacing for focused listening
- epic melodies for motivational boosts
- powerful rhythms for workout sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek low-energy background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Two Paths is Ensiferum's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album, One Man Army. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the folk metal scene, building on a decade of evolution since their debut album in 2001.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Eluveitie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rjattomasta unesta 2:15
- 2 For Those About to Fight for Metal 5:20
- 3 Way of the Warrior 3:59
- 4 Two Paths 4:52
- 5 King of Storms 5:17
- 6 Feast With Valkyries 4:10
- 7 Don’t You Say 3:41
- 8 I Will Never Kneel 5:03
- 9 God Is Dead 3:54
- 10 Hail to the Victor 5:36
- 11 Unettomaan aikaan 2:12
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