Released 20 years ago
United
Dream Evil · 2006
68 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of melodic riffs and anthemic choruses that embody the spirit of classic power metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire! Battle! In Metal! — This opening track immediately sets the tone with its aggressive riffs and battle-themed lyrics, encapsulating the band's heavy metal ethos while establishing an infectious energy.
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United — The title track features soaring melodies and powerful vocals that epitomize the unity and camaraderie found in heavy metal culture, becoming an anthem for fans.
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Evilution — With its dark lyrical content and driving rhythms, this track showcases Dream Evil's ability to balance melodic hooks with heavier elements, reflecting the band's signature sound.
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Higher on Fire — This song combines uplifting themes with aggressive instrumentals, illustrating the band's knack for creating powerful anthems that resonate with listeners seeking motivation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic compositions and strong choruses typical of power metal, but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocals that create a sing-along quality, particularly in tracks like 'United' and 'Fire! Battle! In Metal!'.
- Several tracks incorporate guitar solos that are prominent and melodic, often serving as climactic moments within the songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- triumphant anthems for camaraderie
- steady energy for workout sessions
- battle imagery for motivational boosts
- soaring choruses for sing-alongs
- consistent pacing for driving
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- seek immediate, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, United is Dream Evil's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of their previous album, The Book of Heavy Metal. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their style and fanbase within the heavy metal scene, emphasizing a return to classic power metal themes and aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Edguy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fire! Battle! In Metal! 3:11
- 2 United 3:33
- 3 Blind Evil 4:23
- 4 Evilution 4:28
- 5 Let Me Out 4:28
- 6 Higher on Fire 4:29
- 7 Kingdom at War 3:12
- 8 Love Is Blind 4:47
- 9 Falling 4:01
- 10 Back From the Dead 4:29
- 11 Doomlord 4:43
- 12 My Number One 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Calling Your Name 3:45
- 2 Dynamite 4:09
- 3 Into the Unknown 4:27
- 4 I Will Never 3:55
- 5 Vengeance 3:16
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