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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • long, immersive listening experience
  • thought-provoking themes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • deep focus during late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 2:07
  • 2 Fear of a Blank Planet 7:34
  • 3 My Ashes 4:46
  • 4 Anesthetize 17:20
  • 5 Sentimental 5:18
  • 6 Way Out of Here 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 7:36
  • 3 My Ashes 4:42
  • 4 Anesthetize 17:29
  • 5 Sentimental 5:11
  • 6 Way Out of Here 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

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