Top tracks — play these first
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It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy melody and poignant lyrics about self-awareness and societal pressures.
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Breaking Up With God — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its bold declaration of faith and personal struggle, combining catchy riffs with deep introspection.
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Calleth You Cometh I — This song features an infectious chorus and clever wordplay, showcasing The Ark's ability to blend humor with serious themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical flair and introspection
- short bursts of playful energy
- cathartic anthems for reflection
- vibrant melodies with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soundscapes
- want straightforward, minimalist tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Arkeology is The Ark's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with the successful In Full Regalia. At this point in their career, they were known for their eclectic sound and theatrical live performances, solidifying their status within the Swedish pop rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breaking Up With God 3:27
- 2 Let Your Body Decide 3:16
- 3 It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane 4:11
- 4 Echo Chamber 3:39
- 5 Joy Surrender 3:57
- 6 Calleth You Cometh I 3:51
- 7 Father of a Son 3:22
- 8 Tell Me This Night Over 4:09
- 9 Disease 3:16
- 10 One of Us Is Gonna Die Young 3:30
- 11 Clamour for Glamour 2:47
- 12 Trust Is Shareware 4:25
- 13 Deliver Us From Free Will 5:05
- 14 Absolutely No Decorum 3:46
- 15 The Worrying Kind 2:55
- 16 Prayer for the Weekend 4:23
- 17 Little Dysfunk You 4:08
- 18 Superstar 4:12
- 19 Stay With Me (Nymix Arkeology) 4:27
- 20 The Apocalypse Is Over 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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