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Weight of the World

Evanescence · 2007

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A fusion of haunting melodies and hard-hitting instrumentals, blending gothic and industrial influences into a powerful sonic experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Weight of the World (radio edit) — This track epitomizes the album's themes of struggle and resilience, featuring Amy Lee’s emotive vocals layered over powerful instrumentals that drive its message home.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong contrasts in dynamics and arrangement but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The track features a dynamic contrast between soft, ethereal verses and powerful, guitar-driven choruses.
  • The arrangement includes layered vocal harmonies that build intensity leading into the chorus.
  • The song employs a steady driving beat throughout, maintaining an energetic pace.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Weight of the World (radio edit) 3:15

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