Released 20 years ago
All the Blue Changes
No-Man · 2006
125 min · 24 tracks · progressive rock
A haunting blend of art rock and synth textures, layered with introspective lyrics and atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Days in the Trees — This track encapsulates the essence of the album with its lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics reflecting on memory and nostalgia.
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Heaven Taste — With its expansive length and atmospheric build-up, this song represents the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes that transport listeners.
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My Revenge on Seattle — This track features a compelling narrative intertwined with a dreamy sound that illustrates Bowness's lyrical prowess and the duo's sonic experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and atmospheric textures, marking a notable return for No-Man.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric soundscapes that evolve over time.
- The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional complexity, with vocal delivery that varies between haunting and contemplative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful introspection on quiet evenings
- dynamic peaks for emotional release
- patient exploration through layered soundscapes
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- ideal for thoughtful late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized the band's sound after a decade, showcasing their evolution and depth.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, All the Blue Changes marked a significant moment for No-Man as it was their first studio album in over a decade since their previous work, Together We're Stranger. This period reflected a time when band members Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson were exploring more experimental sounds while solidifying their unique artistic identity within the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Talk Talk· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pink Moon 3:04
- 2 Colours 4:09
- 3 Days in the Trees 7:11
- 4 Reich 2:34
- 5 Walker 3:24
- 6 Back to the Burning Shed 2:47
- 7 Road 3:18
- 8 Housekeeping 5:31
- 9 Heaven Taste 10:31
- 10 Watching Over Me 4:43
- 11 Simple 7:04
- 12 Things Change 7:31
Disc 2
- 1 Pretty Genius 3:51
- 2 My Revenge on Seattle 4:46
- 3 Dry Cleaning Ray 3:28
- 4 Sicknote 8:11
- 5 Carolina Skeletons 5:08
- 6 Something Falls 3:27
- 7 Only Rain 7:25
- 8 Returning Jesus 5:19
- 9 Chelsea Cap 5:23
- 10 Photographs in Black and White 10:03
- 11 The Break Up for Real (drum mix) 3:58
- 12 (bluecoda) 2:36
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