Anesthetize
Porcupine Tree · 2010
265 min · 38 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling exploration of progressive soundscapes, blending intricate musicianship with poignant lyrical themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks long, immersive listening experience thought-provoking themes for reflection
- Context
- Released in January 2010, 'Anesthetize' is a live album that captures Porcupine Tree's peak during their most commercially successful period. Following the acclaimed studio album 'Fear of a Blank Planet' in 2007, this release showcases their dynamic performances and solidifies their standing in the progressive rock scene.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Anesthetize is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2010. A sprawling exploration of progressive soundscapes, blending intricate musicianship with poignant lyrical themes. 'Anesthetize' was well-received by critics and fans alike, showcasing the band's intricate compositions and thought-provoking lyrics. It reached high positions on various charts, including the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant moment in Porcupine Tree's career as they remained influential figures in progressive music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anesthetize sound like?
A sprawling exploration of progressive soundscapes, blending intricate musicianship with poignant lyrical themes. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Anesthetize by Porcupine Tree notable?
'Anesthetize' was well-received by critics and fans alike, showcasing the band's intricate compositions and thought-provoking lyrics. It reached high positions on various charts, including the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant moment in Porcupine Tree's career as they remained influential figures in progressive music. Released in January 2010, 'Anesthetize' is a live album that captures Porcupine Tree's peak during their most commercially successful period. Following the acclaimed studio album 'Fear of a Blank Planet' in 2007, this release showcases their dynamic performances and solidifies their standing in the progressive rock scene.
Who is Anesthetize for?
Anesthetize works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, long, immersive listening experience and thought-provoking themes for reflection.
How many songs are on Anesthetize?
Anesthetize has 38 tracks, running approximately 265 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 2:07
- 2 Fear of a Blank Planet Standout 7:34
- 3 My Ashes 4:46
- 4 Anesthetize Standout 17:20
- 5 Sentimental 5:18
- 6 Way Out of Here Standout 7:47
- 7 Sleep Together 7:59
- 8 Prodigal 6:04
Disc 2
- 1 What Happens Now? 8:09
- 2 Normal 7:13
- 3 Dark Matter 8:57
- 4 Drown With Me 5:21
- 5 Cheating the Polygraph 8:11
- 6 Half-Light 5:28
- 7 Sever 5:37
- 8 Wedding Nails 5:43
- 9 Strip the Soul / Dot Three 8:17
- 10 Sleep of No Dreaming 5:31
- 11 Halo 8:36
Disc 3
- 1 Intro 2:02
- 2 Fear of a Blank Planet Standout 7:36
- 3 My Ashes 4:42
- 4 Anesthetize Standout 17:29
- 5 Sentimental 5:11
- 6 Way Out of Here Standout 7:48
- 7 Sleep Together 7:59
- 8 What Happens Now? 8:03
- 9 Normal 7:12
- 10 Dark Matter 8:50
- 11 Drown With Me 5:30
- 12 Cheating the Polygraph 8:08
- 13 Half-Light 5:28
- 14 Sever 5:37
- 15 Wedding Nails 5:34
- 16 Strip the Soul / Dot Three 8:24
- 17 Sleep of No Dreaming 5:33
- 18 Halo 5:48
- 19 Outro 2:48
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
265 min 50 sec
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