Top tracks — play these first
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Walk the Earth Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and exploration, featuring soaring vocals and an anthemic chorus that resonates with fans.
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Election Day — This song stands out with its commentary on contemporary issues, combining hard-hitting riffs with thought-provoking lyrics that reflect societal concerns.
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Turn to Dust — A lengthy closing track that showcases the band's musical depth, blending haunting melodies with powerful instrumentation for a dramatic finish.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and polished production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies and anthemic choruses, particularly evident in 'Kingdom United' and 'Election Day'.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- introspective moments of reflection
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound after their reunion.
- Themes
- contemporary societal issues· musical resilience· exploration of identity
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Walk the Earth is Europe's tenth studio album and marks their continued evolution in the rock genre following a resurgence in popularity since their reunion in 2003. This album comes after their 2015 release, War of Kings, which further solidified their presence in contemporary rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Bon Jovi· Scorpions
Tracklist
- 1 Walk the Earth Start here 4:15
- 2 The Siege 4:00
- 3 Kingdom United 2:51
- 4 Pictures 4:48
- 5 Election Day 4:06
- 6 Wolves 3:55
- 7 GTO 3:29
- 8 Haze 3:49
- 9 Whenever You’re Ready 2:51
- 10 Turn to Dust 6:50
If this landed
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The Last Hero
Alter Bridge
Shares themes of resilience and identity with anthemic rock sound and polished production.
H.E.R.
H.E.R.
Explores introspective themes through emotional ballads, blending rock and soul elements seamlessly.
Attention Attention
Shinedown
Combines hard rock with lyrical exploration of personal struggles and societal issues in a polished format.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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