A Chord Too Far
Tony Banks · 2015
275 min · 48 tracks · rock music
A rich tapestry of progressive rock textures melds with introspective lyrical themes and intricate melodies throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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At the Edge of Night — This track stands out for its haunting melody and emotional depth, encapsulating Banks' signature style while addressing themes of existential reflection.
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The Waters of Lethe — With its lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this song exemplifies Banks' ability to create a cinematic atmosphere, drawing listeners into a reflective journey.
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Something to Live For — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, showcasing Banks' compositional skills and emotional range, making it a highlight of the album.
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Never Let Me Know — The interplay of piano and synths creates an introspective soundscape that resonates with the album's overarching themes of uncertainty and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive long-form listening experience
- introspective moments for reflection
- patient unfolding of intricate melodies
- rich textures for deep focus
- emotional depth across varied tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of releasing A Chord Too Far in 2015, Tony Banks was well-established as a founding member of Genesis, yet he was exploring his solo career more deeply. This album marked his first studio release since 1991's Still, reflecting a significant gap that had allowed him to evolve artistically while revisiting his roots in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rick Wakeman· Keith Emerson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rebirth 1:23
- 2 At the Edge of Night 6:01
- 3 Walls of Sound 5:08
- 4 Lion of Symmetry 7:13
- 5 The More I Hide It 4:29
- 6 Shortcut to Somewhere 3:40
- 7 The Waters of Lethe 6:33
- 8 I Wanna Change the Score 4:30
- 9 Water out of Wine 4:39
- 10 Something to Live For 5:18
- 11 By You 4:31
- 12 Never Let Me Know 6:21
- 13 Thirty Three’s 4:41
Disc 2
- 1 Charity Balls 4:40
- 2 An Island in the Darkness 17:22
- 3 The Border 5:54
- 4 Lucky Me 4:27
- 5 Another Murder of a Day 9:05
- 6 Moving Under 5:59
- 7 Still It Takes Me by Surprise 6:28
- 8 Red Day on Blue Street 5:49
- 9 After the Lie 4:51
- 10 Redwing 5:50
Disc 3
- 1 Queen of Darkness 4:35
- 2 A Piece of You 4:48
- 3 Big Man 4:15
- 4 Angel Face 5:19
- 5 This Is Love 5:09
- 6 I’ll Be Waiting 5:56
- 7 Back to Back 4:33
- 8 For a While 3:40
- 9 Throwback 4:34
- 10 You Call This Victory 4:32
- 11 And the Wheels Keep Turning 4:46
- 12 You 6:32
- 13 The Final Curtain 4:57
Disc 4
- 1 Blade 10:23
- 2 Black Down 9:45
- 3 Siren 8:51
- 4 Earthlight 4:42
- 5 From the Undertow 2:47
- 6 Spring Tide (demo) 9:39
- 7 Neap Tide (demo) 4:10
- 8 City of Gold (demo) 11:54
- 9 The Chase 3:28
- 10 Kit 3:04
- 11 Poppet 4:04
- 12 The Wicked Lady 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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