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391 Rainier Fog

"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...

392 Ice Nine Kills - Every Trick in the Book

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...

7.20 Good
Why this score

Creative literary concept with strong fan appeal, but execution is uneven compared with later horror albums.

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393 The Devil Wears Prada - 8:18

8:18 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...

7.20 Good
Why this score

Solid but less memorable continuation, with respectable fan response and fewer standout consensus signals.

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394 Idles - TANGK

"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...

7.19 Good
Why this score

Generally positive reviews praised vulnerability and production changes, while listeners criticized softened impact, repetitive lyrics, and inconsistent songwriting.

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395 Gunna - A Gift & a Curse

"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...

396 Baroness - Stone

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...

397 Threshold - Dividing Lines

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...

398 Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark

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...

399 Ihsahn - Arktis

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...

400 Soen - Lykaia

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...

401 TesseracT - Sonder

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...

402 Leprous - Aphelion

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...

403 Riverside - ID.Entity

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...

404 Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

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...

405 Between the Buried and Me - Automata II

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...

406 Periphery - Periphery II: This Time It's Personal

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...

407 Porcupine Tree - Signify

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...

408 Dismember - Massive Killing Capacity

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...

409 A Momentary Lapse of Reason

"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...

410 Immortal - All Shall Fall

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,...

7.18 Good
Why this score

Respectable reunion album; professional and enjoyable, but consensus sees it as nonessential Immortal.

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411 Post Malone - Stoney

Stoney 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...

7.17 Good
Why this score

Enormous streaming longevity and durable singles outweigh mixed critical reviews citing derivative influences, uneven writing, and an overlong tracklist.

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412 Hypocrisy - The Arrival

"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...

413 Bury Tomorrow - The Union of Crowns

"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...

7.15 Good
Why this score

Important breakthrough for Bury Tomorrow with strong UK fan support, but limited broader critical impact.

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414 AKMU (Akmu)

AKMU 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...

415 Quando Rondo - Life B4 Fame

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...

7.14 Good
Why this score

Melodic vulnerability, vivid street writing, and breakout fan support established Quando Rondo, despite rough sequencing and limited stylistic range.

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416 Ancient - The Cainian Chronicle

The 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...

7.13 Good
Why this score

Polished and symphonic follow-up; decent reputation, but some see it as less raw and distinctive.

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417 Anthrax - State of Euphoria

State 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 "...

7.12 Good
Why this score

Commercially successful but often considered rushed and uneven after Among the Living.

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418 Juice WRLD - Death Race for Love

Death 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...

7.11 Good
Why this score

Commercially powerful and emotionally immediate, with impressive freestyling and memorable melodies; critics objected to overlength, repetition, and loose construction.

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419 Narnia - Awakening

Awakening 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...

7.10 Good
Why this score

Competent debut establishing Narnia's neoclassical style with skilled guitar work and vocals; uneven songwriting and production reveal formative limitations.

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420 Memphis May Fire - Challenger

Challenger 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...

7.10 Good
Why this score

Well-liked Rise-era album with strong vocals and scene appeal, but not a broad critical landmark.

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