What makes V by Scale the Summit notable?

Upon its release, V received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, highlighting its intricate compositions and musicianship. It debuted at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, marking a significant moment in the band's commercial ascent and showcasing their growing audience. V represents Scale the Summit's fifth studio album, following their 2013 release, The Collective. By this point in their career, they had solidified their reputation within the progressive rock and metal genres, showcasing a refined sound that combines technical prowess with melodic sensibility. This album continues their trend of instrumental storytelling while exploring new sonic territories.

How many songs are on V?

V has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

V

Scale the Summit · 2015

50 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

Intricate guitar work intertwines with atmospheric layers, creating a soundscape that is both expansive and deeply immersive.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Winged Bull — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and masterful guitar interplay, encapsulating the group's signature sound.
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Soria Moria — With its mesmerizing melodies and complex rhythmic patterns, this track exemplifies Scale the Summit's ability to blend technicality with emotional depth.
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Blue Sun — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it showcases an epic structure that evolves beautifully, highlighting both individual musicianship and cohesive group dynamics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and musicianship typical of progressive metal, but lacks broader cultural reach.

What we noticed

Guitar melodies often intertwine with ambient synth layers, creating a rich soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
Several tracks exceed six minutes in length, allowing for extended instrumental passages and thematic development.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 The Winged Bull 4:25
2 Soria Moria 5:50
3 Pontus Euxinus 4:15
4 Trapped in Ice 4:21
5 Stolas 4:59
6 The Isle of Mull 4:33
7 Kestrel 4:54
8 Oort Cloud 5:28
9 Blue Sun 7:04
10 The Golden Bird 5:05

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