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Typhoons

Royal Blood · 2021

3 min · 1 track · hard rock

A pulsating blend of hard rock and vibrant pop elements, driven by gritty riffs and anthemic choruses.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Typhoons — The title track encapsulates the album's dynamic energy with infectious hooks and a driving beat, exemplifying the band's shift towards a more vibrant sound.
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    Limbo — Limbo showcases a fusion of heavy guitar riffs and danceable rhythms, highlighting the band's ability to blend hard rock with pop sensibilities.
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    Oblivion — Oblivion stands out with its catchy chorus and introspective lyrics, representing the album’s thematic exploration of uncertainty and resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production but follows familiar hard rock templates with some electronic influences.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and high-energy guitar riffs, establishing a consistent tempo before introducing more varied dynamics in the following songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synths and programmed beats, blending with traditional rock instrumentation to create a danceable sound.
  • The choruses are notably anthemic, often featuring repeated phrases that invite audience participation, enhancing their memorability.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Typhoons 3:57

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