01011001
Ayreon · 2008
117 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera
A sprawling sci-fi rock opera weaving intricate narratives through soaring melodies and complex arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with narrative peaks immersive experience for sci-fi fans wave-like pacing with emotional highs
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, '01011001' is Ayreon's sixth studio album, following their ambitious project 'The Human Equation' from 2004. At this point in their career, Ayreon, led by Arjen Lucassen, had established themselves as pioneers of the rock opera genre, blending progressive metal with rich storytelling. This album further solidified their reputation for innovative compositions and elaborate conceptual themes.
- If you like
- progressive metal, rock opera
01011001 is an album by Ayreon, released in 2008. A sprawling sci-fi rock opera weaving intricate narratives through soaring melodies and complex arrangements. '01011001' debuted at number 9 on the Dutch Album Chart and received critical acclaim for its ambitious narrative and musical complexity. The album features a star-studded cast of guest musicians, enhancing its appeal and further influencing the progressive metal scene by showcasing the potential of rock operas. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 01011001 sound like?
A sprawling sci-fi rock opera weaving intricate narratives through soaring melodies and complex arrangements. Rooted in progressive metal and rock opera.
What makes 01011001 by Ayreon notable?
'01011001' debuted at number 9 on the Dutch Album Chart and received critical acclaim for its ambitious narrative and musical complexity. The album features a star-studded cast of guest musicians, enhancing its appeal and further influencing the progressive metal scene by showcasing the potential of rock operas. Released on January 1, 2008, '01011001' is Ayreon's sixth studio album, following their ambitious project 'The Human Equation' from 2004. At this point in their career, Ayreon, led by Arjen Lucassen, had established themselves as pioneers of the rock opera genre, blending progressive metal with rich storytelling. This album further solidified their reputation for innovative compositions and elaborate conceptual themes.
Who is 01011001 for?
01011001 works well if you're into dynamic journey with narrative peaks, immersive experience for sci-fi fans and wave-like pacing with emotional highs.
How many songs are on 01011001?
01011001 has 18 tracks, running approximately 117 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Age of Shadows (including We Are Forever) Standout 10:47
- 2 Comatose 4:26
- 3 Liquid Eternity 8:09
- 4 Connect the Dots 4:12
- 5 Beneath the Waves: a) Beneath the Waves / b) Face the Facts / c) But a Memory… / d) World Without Walls / e) Reality Bleeds 8:26
- 6 Newborn Race: a) The Incentive / b) The Vision / c) The Procedure / d) Another Life / e) Newborn Race / f) The Conclusion 7:49
- 7 Ride the Comet 3:29
- 8 Web of Lies 2:50
Disc 2
- 1 The Fifth Extinction: a) Glimmer of Hope / b) World of Tomorrow Dreams / c) Collision Course / d) From the Ashes / e) Glimmer of Hope (reprise) 10:29
- 2 Waking Dreams 6:31
- 3 The Truth Is in Here 5:12
- 4 Unnatural Selection 7:15
- 5 River of Time 4:24
- 6 E=mc² 5:50
- 7 The Sixth Extinction: a) Echoes on the Wind / b) Radioactive Grave / c) 2085 / d) To the Planet of Red / e) Spirit on the Wind / f) Complete the Circle 12:18
- 8 Connect the Dots (different vocal version) 4:09
- 9 Ride the Comet (different vocal version) 3:34
- 10 Unnatural Selection (different vocal version) 7:14
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
117 min 12 sec
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