War Nation
Tank · 2012
49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of powerful riffs and soaring vocals, embodying the spirit of classic heavy metal with a modern twist.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Nation — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of resilience and combativeness, featuring anthemic choruses that invite listener participation.
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Hammer and Nails — With its driving rhythm and fierce lyrical content, this track stands out for its aggressive instrumentation and a memorable hook that exemplifies the band's classic sound.
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Wings of Heaven — This track showcases a more melodic side of Tank, blending powerful vocals with intricate guitar work, highlighting their versatility within the heavy metal genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid heavy metal songwriting with strong performances but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the heavy sound.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo compared to the earlier songs, allowing for more emotional vocal delivery and lyrical introspection.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- powerful riffs that energize
- cathartic full-volume release
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- dynamic pacing with urgency
- reflective moments amidst intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- want intricate lyrical storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, War Nation marked Tank's first album since their reformation in 2005. This fifth studio album came after a significant lineup change that saw the return of original guitarist Mick Tucker, signaling a renewed energy in the band's approach to heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motörhead· Judas Priest· Saxon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War Nation 6:10
- 2 Song of the Dead 5:06
- 3 Hammer and Nails 4:54
- 4 Don't Dream in the Dark 4:53
- 5 Grace of God 4:54
- 6 Dreamer 5:25
- 7 Justice for All 4:16
- 8 Wings of Heaven 5:32
- 9 State of the Union 3:59
- 10 Hard Road 3:52
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