01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves
Ayreon · 2024
269 min · 40 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera
A sprawling narrative of existential dread and hope, delivered through intricate progressive metal soundscapes.
Why this album works
'01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves' stands out as a significant entry in Ayreon's discography, noted for its ambitious concept and elaborate production. The record debuted to critical acclaim, further solidifying Ayreon's influence within the progressive rock and metal scenes, while also attracting new listeners drawn to its theatrical elements and intricate narratives.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks existential themes and reflections immersive two-part listening experience
- Context
- By the time '01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves' was released in May 2024, Ayreon had firmly established themselves as pioneers of the progressive metal genre. This album follows their acclaimed 2021 release, showcasing a continued evolution in storytelling and complex musical arrangements that blend operatic vocals with heavy instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arjen Lucassen· The Protomen· Green Carnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 March of the Machines 2:45
- 2 Age of Shadows 10:26
- 3 Comatose 4:22
- 4 Liquid Eternity 7:45
- 5 Connect the Dots 4:30
- 6 Beneath the Waves Standout 8:25
- 7 Newborn Race 8:03
- 8 Ride the Comet 4:45
- 9 Web of Lies 2:47
- 10 The Fifth Extinction Standout 10:43
Disc 2
- 1 Waking Dreams 6:35
- 2 The Truth Is in Here 5:19
- 3 Unnatural Selection 7:23
- 4 River of Time 4:06
- 5 E=mc² 5:19
- 6 The Sixth Extinction 12:12
- 7 Speech 6:50
- 8 This Human Equation 3:54
- 9 Fate of Man 5:40
- 10 The Day That the World Breaks Down Standout 12:59
Disc 3
- 1 March of the Machines 2:54
- 2 Age of Shadows 10:16
- 3 Comatose 4:21
- 4 Liquid Eternity 7:44
- 5 Connect the Dots 4:32
- 6 Beneath the Waves Standout 8:23
- 7 Newborn Race 8:01
- 8 Ride the Comet 4:51
- 9 Web of Lies 2:45
- 10 The Fifth Extinction Standout 10:44
- 11 Waking Dreams 6:25
- 12 The Truth Is in Here 5:20
- 13 Unnatural Selection 7:17
- 14 River of Time 4:06
- 15 E=mc² 5:20
- 16 The Sixth Extinction 12:00
- 17 Speech 7:06
- 18 This Human Equation 3:55
- 19 Fate of Man 5:42
- 20 The Day That the World Breaks Down Standout 12:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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