The Power Within
by DragonForce
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    May 2, 2012
    60
    While it may lack the dark, muscular, apocalyptic machismo that permeates the majority of metal's subgenres, it's more often than not a hell of a lot of fun.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
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  1. Pajda
    May 14, 2012
    9
    For me, this is the best album DF has released. Hudson has much cleaner and powerful voice, capable of singing both low and high voices. TheFor me, this is the best album DF has released. Hudson has much cleaner and powerful voice, capable of singing both low and high voices. The music is melodic, and overall I do not have the feeling the tracks sound the same as on the previous albums. Lyrics more reflect the power metal style - battles, marching, light x darkness etc., plus the songs have different rhythm, from the insanely fast Give Me the Light, through marching Cry Thunder, to the slow (and surprisingly acoustic) Seasons. The songs are shorter than on previous albums as well, supporting the feeling that you are not bored by repeating solos and so on. Just a must-have for every power metal fan.… Full Review »
  2. Wraithvenge
    Apr 4, 2019
    9
    With all of the new "hard rock" junk out these days that all sounds the same, this is one of the few albums that feels like a return to formWith all of the new "hard rock" junk out these days that all sounds the same, this is one of the few albums that feels like a return to form of the hair bands of old, back to a time of good metal that didn't sound like someone growling in the mic. Hudson has a more clear voice that hits a huge range and lyrics that actually tell a story thru the album that's like one of those epic fantasy good vs evil tales. Awesome solos with great chords and hellish drum work with Cry Thunder definitely being my top song.… Full Review »
  3. imthenoob
    May 10, 2017
    6
    I like the new singer Marc Hudson and he more than showcases his vocal ability through out the album. My issue is that it's not really powerI like the new singer Marc Hudson and he more than showcases his vocal ability through out the album. My issue is that it's not really power metal sounding, It sounds more like a hard rock album at times. I think this was an album where they decided since they have a new singer they should try a new sound as well. It's not a bad thing but I think when you go in the opposite direction of what made you famous in the first place, You kind of isolate your fan base and I think they did that with this album.

    It's not terrible but I think it could have been better.    … Full Review »
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