Top tracks — play these first
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War of Kings Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its epic melodies and powerful instrumentation, serving as a rallying cry for resilience.
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Hole in My Pocket — This track balances catchy hooks with an upbeat tempo, illustrating Europe's knack for blending hard rock energy with pop sensibilities.
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Days of Rock ’n’ Roll — A celebration of rock heritage, this song combines nostalgia with infectious rhythms, making it a standout anthem that resonates with fans of the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and prominent keyboard arrangements, creating a rich soundscape typical of classic hard rock.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- energetic workout motivation
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with a return to organic sound, marking a strong entry in their later work.
- Themes
- rock heritage celebration· modern glam revival
- Career context
- Released in 2015, War of Kings marked Europe’s tenth studio album and their first since 2012's Bag of Bones. The band, having experienced a resurgence since their reunion in 2003, was solidifying their place in the modern hard rock scene while staying true to their roots. This album showcases their evolution, leveraging both nostalgic glam metal influences and new musical ideas.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Bon Jovi· Scorpions
Tracklist
- 1 War of Kings Start here 4:36
- 2 Hole in My Pocket 3:42
- 3 The Second Day 5:23
- 4 Praise You 4:34
- 5 Nothin’ to Ya 3:54
- 6 California 405 4:31
- 7 Days of Rock ’n’ Roll 3:05
- 8 Children of the Mind 4:30
- 9 Rainbow Bridge 3:16
- 10 Angels (With Broken Hearts) 5:19
- 11 Light It Up 6:10
- 12 Vasastan 5:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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