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Angels and Daemons at Play

Motorpsycho · 1997

56 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling journey through progressive rock, blending intricate arrangements with introspective lyrics and expansive soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1997, 'Angels and Daemons at Play' marked Motorpsycho's fifth studio album during a period of increasing experimentation. Following the success of their previous album, 'Timothy's Monster', this record showcased their evolving sound and ambitious songwriting, further establishing them as key players in the Norwegian rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sideway Spiral I 2:33
  • 2 Walking on the Water 4:19
  • 3 Heartattack Mac 7:41
  • 4 Pills, Powders and Passionplays (Miss Mitchell in the Ladies Room) 3:24
  • 5 In the Family 5:24
  • 6 Un chien d’espace 13:40
  • 7 Sideway Spiral II 3:21
  • 8 Like Always 3:39
  • 9 Stalemate 4:55
  • 10 Starmelt/Lovelight 3:30
  • 11 Timothy’s Monster 4:16

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