Wild Obsession
Axel Rudi Pell · 1989
44 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of melodic riffs and powerful vocals, embodying the spirit of late '80s heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Call of the Wild Dogs — This track features infectious hooks and showcases Pell's signature guitar work, making it a standout anthem that captures the essence of the album.
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Slave of Love — With its emotive lyrics and soaring melodies, this song exemplifies Pell's ability to balance hard-hitting riffs with heartfelt themes.
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(Don't Trust the) Promised Dreams — The closing track offers a lengthy exploration of sound, demonstrating Pell’s compositional ambition and leaving a lasting impression on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and guitar work typical of late '80s heavy metal but lacks standout innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of melodic guitar solos that often lead into powerful vocal sections, creating a dynamic interplay between instruments and voice.
- Several tracks utilize a verse-chorus structure, with choruses that are notably anthemic and designed for sing-along moments.
- The final track is significantly longer than the others, featuring an extended instrumental section that contrasts with the more concise earlier songs.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild Cat 3:42
- 2 Call of the Wild Dogs 3:53
- 3 Slave of Love 4:39
- 4 Cold as Ice 6:23
- 5 Broken Heart 5:11
- 6 Call Her Princess 3:22
- 7 Snake Eyes 5:16
- 8 Hear You Calling Me 4:57
- 9 Return of the Calyph From the Apocalypse of Babylon 0:53
- 10 (Don't Trust the) Promised Dreams 6:27
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