12:5
60 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal
Complex arrangements intertwine with emotive storytelling, creating a sonic journey through personal and existential themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic narrative progression wave-like pacing throughout emotive storytelling experience
- Context
- Released in 2004, '12:5' is Pain of Salvation's fifth album, following their critically acclaimed work 'The Perfect Element, Part I.' This period marked a transitional phase for the band as they began to blend their progressive metal roots with more intricate storytelling and conceptual depth. The album showcases their growth as musicians and writers, further establishing their place in the progressive metal scene.
- If you like
- progressive metal
12:5 is an album by Pain of Salvation. Complex arrangements intertwine with emotive storytelling, creating a sonic journey through personal and existential themes. '12:5' is notable for its ambitious structure and thematic depth, receiving praise for its lyrical content and musical complexity. It was well-received in progressive metal circles, contributing to Pain of Salvation's influence on the genre and solidifying their reputation for innovative storytelling within music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 12:5 sound like?
Complex arrangements intertwine with emotive storytelling, creating a sonic journey through personal and existential themes. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes 12:5 by Pain of Salvation notable?
'12:5' is notable for its ambitious structure and thematic depth, receiving praise for its lyrical content and musical complexity. It was well-received in progressive metal circles, contributing to Pain of Salvation's influence on the genre and solidifying their reputation for innovative storytelling within music. Released in 2004, '12:5' is Pain of Salvation's fifth album, following their critically acclaimed work 'The Perfect Element, Part I.' This period marked a transitional phase for the band as they began to blend their progressive metal roots with more intricate storytelling and conceptual depth. The album showcases their growth as musicians and writers, further establishing their place in the progressive metal scene.
Who is 12:5 for?
12:5 works well if you're into dynamic narrative progression, wave-like pacing throughout and emotive storytelling experience.
How many songs are on 12:5?
12:5 has 16 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Book I: Genesis: Brickwork, Part 1: I (Leaving Entropia T5 A) 5:44
- 2 Book I: Genesis: Brickwork, Part 1: II (This Heart of Mine T5) 2:35
- 3 Book I: Genesis: Brickwork, Part 1: III (Song for the Innocent T5) 1:23
- 4 Book I: Genesis: Brickwork, Part 1: IV (Brickwork Descend 1) 0:37
- 5 Book I: Genesis: Brickwork, Part 1: V (Leaving Entropia T5 B) 0:48
- 6 Book II: Genesister: Winning a War T5 7:52
- 7 Book II: Genesister: Reconciliation T5 4:22
- 8 Book II: Genesister: Dryad of the Woods 5:37
- 9 Book II: Genesister: Oblivion Ocean T5 5:18
- 10 Book II: Genesister: Undertow T5 5:46
- 11 Book II: Genesister: Chainsling 4:25
- 12 Book III: Genesinister: Brickwork, Part 2: VI (Brickwork Ascend 1) 1:39
- 13 Book III: Genesinister: Brickwork, Part 2: VII (Brickwork Ascend 2) 1:19
- 14 Book III: Genesinister: Brickwork, Part 2: VIII (Second Love) 4:12
- 15 Book III: Genesinister: Brickwork, Part 2: IX (Ashes T5) 5:12
- 16 Book III: Genesinister: Brickwork, Part 2: X (Brickwork Descend 2) 3:51
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