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"Rainier Fog" is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released in 2018. It marks the band's third full-length release featuring vocalist and guitarist William DuVall, who joined the group following the death of original frontman Layne Staley. The album's title is a direc...
Every Trick in the Book is the fourth studio album by the American metalcore band Ice Nine Kills, released in 2015 through Fearless Records. The record is a concept album in which every track is directly inspired by a distinct piece of classic literature, including works by Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan...
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Creative literary concept with strong fan appeal, but execution is uneven compared with later horror albums.
Scoring methodology8:18 is the fifth studio album by the American metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, released in 2013 via Roadrunner Records. Recorded in Atlanta and produced by Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, the record builds upon the band's heavy, chaotic metalcore roots with atmospheric and melodic elemen...
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Solid but less memorable continuation, with respectable fan response and fewer standout consensus signals.
Scoring methodology"TANGK" is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Idles, released in 2024. The record marks a notable stylistic shift for the band, moving away from their earlier pure post-punk aggression toward a more melodic and groove-driven sound. Lyrically, the album explores themes of love and vulner...
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Generally positive reviews praised vulnerability and production changes, while listeners criticized softened impact, repetitive lyrics, and inconsistent songwriting.
Scoring methodology"A Gift & a Curse" is the fourth studio album by Atlanta rapper Gunna, released on June 16, 2023, through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. It is notably Gunna's first full-length release following his incarceration in the high-profile YSL Records RICO indictment. The album omits any guest features...
Stone is a 2023 studio album by the American heavy metal band Baroness, released through the band's own independent label Abraxan Hymns. The record continues the group's blend of progressive metal, sludge, and alternative rock, featuring heavy guitar-driven arrangements paired with melodic vocal har...
Dividing Lines is the twelfth studio album by the British progressive metal band Threshold, released in 2022. The record features the return of vocalist Glynn Morgan to the lineup after a long absence. Characterized by melodic and symphonic elements, the album's lyrics explore contemporary themes of...
An Hour Before It's Dark is the nineteenth studio album by the British rock band Marillion, released in 2022. The album features the band's established progressive rock style expanded with atmospheric production and orchestral flourishes. Its lyrical content addresses a range of modern issues, inclu...
Arktis is the sixth solo studio album by Norwegian musician Ihsahn, released in 2016. Best known as the frontman of the pioneering black metal band Emperor, Ihsahn uses this record to fuse his progressive metal foundation with electronic music and pop-adjacent songwriting. The album features clean v...
Lykaia is the third studio album by the Swedish progressive metal group Soen, released in 2017. The record features a stable lineup consisting of drummer Martin Lopez, vocalist Joel Ekelöf, and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis. It builds on the band's heavy foundations by incorporating groove-driven guitar...
Sonder is the fourth studio album by the British progressive metal band TesseracT, released in 2018. It marks the final studio appearance of vocalist Daniel Tompkins during his second stint with the band. The record is defined by its heavily atmospheric production, polyrhythmic djent guitar work, an...
Aphelion is the seventh studio album by the Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released in 2021. Recorded at Ghostward Studios and various other locations, the album incorporates extensive orchestral string arrangements to complement its layered synthesizers and intricate rhythms. The record...
ID.Entity is the eighth studio album by the Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2023. It is the band's second album recorded as a trio following the death of guitarist Piotr Grudziński in 2016, though touring guitarist Maciej Meller contributed to the writing process. The record comb...
Anno Domini High Definition is the fourth studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2009. It is the band's shortest full-length release and features a deliberate sonic shift toward a heavier, more aggressive hard rock and metal style. The album's lyrics conceptualize modern...
Automata II is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me, released in 2018. It serves as the second half of the two-part Automata concept, which began with Automata I earlier that same year. The album continues the narrative of a man whose dreams are broadc...
Periphery II: This Time It's Personal is the second studio album by the American progressive metal band Periphery, released in 2012. The record was the first to feature full-time bassist Adam "Nolly" Getgood and guitarist Mark Holcomb, solidifying the band's core lineup. It expands on their signatur...
Signify is the fourth studio album by the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, originally released in 1996. It is the first album to feature the band as a full collaborative quartet, transitioning away from the purely solo studio project origins of frontman Steven Wilson. The record blends...
Massive Killing Capacity is the third studio album by the Swedish death metal band Dismember, released in 1995 on Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded at Sunlight Studios in Stockholm with producer Tomas Skogsberg, it represents a shift from the band's earlier Swedish death metal style toward a more rock...
"A Momentary Lapse of Reason" is the thirteenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1987. It is their first album recorded without founding bassist Roger Waters, with guitarist David Gilmour taking primary leadership. The album features the hit single "Learning...
All Shall Fall is the eighth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Immortal, released in 2009 after a six-year hiatus. The album marked the return of the band following their temporary dissolution in 2003, featuring founding members Abbath and Demonaz. Recorded at Grieghallen studio in Bergen,...
Why this score
Respectable reunion album; professional and enjoyable, but consensus sees it as nonessential Immortal.
Scoring methodologyStoney is the debut studio album by American artist Post Malone, released on December 9, 2016. The album blends hip hop, R&B, and country elements and includes the singles 'White Iversion,' 'Congratulations' featuring Quavo, and 'I Fall Apart.' It spent over 200 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and...
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Enormous streaming longevity and durable singles outweigh mixed critical reviews citing derivative influences, uneven writing, and an overlong tracklist.
Scoring methodology"The Arrival" is the eighth studio album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy, released in 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The record was primarily written, produced, and mixed by the band's founding member and frontman, Peter Tägtgren. Musically, the album continues the band's traj...
"The Union of Crowns" is the second studio album by the British metalcore band Bury Tomorrow, originally released in 2012 via Nuclear Blast records. Hailing from Southampton, the band utilized this album to solidify their presence in the United Kingdom's heavy music scene. The record features a blen...
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Important breakthrough for Bury Tomorrow with strong UK fan support, but limited broader critical impact.
Scoring methodologyAKMU stands out for its lyrical depth and natural, sibling chemistry. They blend sophisticated, indie-pop sensibilities with mainstream appeal, often crafting songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. Their music rewards attentive listening, appealing to an audience that values...
Life B4 Fame is the debut commercial mixtape by American rapper Quando Rondo, released on April 17, 2018, through Atlantic Records and Never Broke Again. Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, the artist uses this project to introduce his melodic trap sound, characterized by emotionally resonant delivery a...
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Melodic vulnerability, vivid street writing, and breakout fan support established Quando Rondo, despite rough sequencing and limited stylistic range.
Scoring methodologyThe Cainian Chronicle is the second studio album by Norwegian black metal band Ancient, released in 1996. Building on the foundation of their debut, this album features more polished production while maintaining the atmospheric and melodic elements characteristic of the Scandinavian black metal soun...
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Polished and symphonic follow-up; decent reputation, but some see it as less raw and distinctive.
Scoring methodologyState of Euphoria is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Anthrax, released in 1988. Following the breakthrough success of Among the Living, this record continues the band's blend of aggressive riffs and hardcore punk influences. It includes a cover of the French band Trust's song "...
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Commercially successful but often considered rushed and uneven after Among the Living.
Scoring methodologyDeath Race for Love is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Juice WRLD, released in 2019. The record is a prominent example of the emo-trap genre, blending hip-hop production with melodic, confessional lyrics. It was a major commercial success, becoming the artist's first project to...
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Commercially powerful and emotionally immediate, with impressive freestyling and memorable melodies; critics objected to overlength, repetition, and loose construction.
Scoring methodologyAwakening is the 1998 debut studio album by the Swedish Christian power metal band Narnia, released on Nuclear Blast Records. The album introduced the band's neoclassical metal style, heavily influenced by guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark's Yngwie Malmsteen-inspired technique and Christian-themed lyric...
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Competent debut establishing Narnia's neoclassical style with skilled guitar work and vocals; uneven songwriting and production reveal formative limitations.
Scoring methodologyChallenger is the second studio album by the American metalcore band Memphis May Fire, released on June 26, 2012, through Rise Records. The album features the band's characteristic blend of heavy breakdowns, melodic guitar work, and the contrasting vocal styles of clean singer Matty Mullins and uncl...
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Well-liked Rise-era album with strong vocals and scene appeal, but not a broad critical landmark.
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