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Atlanta

Porcupine Tree · 2010

120 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A sprawling exploration of existential dread, intertwining intricate melodies with heavy, atmospheric soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with immersive depth
  • existential themes for deep contemplation
  • atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
  • for late-night exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek quick, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Atlanta' marked Porcupine Tree's return after a four-year hiatus following their acclaimed album 'Fear of a Blank Planet'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status within the progressive rock genre and was seeking to expand their sonic boundaries further. This album came during a transitional phase, as the band began exploring more experimental sounds while still retaining their core identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fear of a Blank Planet 9:31
  • 2 What Happens Now? 8:04
  • 3 Sound of Muzak 5:15
  • 4 Sentimental 5:36
  • 5 Drown With Me 5:51
  • 6 Anesthetize 17:30
  • 7 Open Car 4:44
  • 8 Dark Matter 8:51
  • 9 Cheating the Polygraph 8:37
  • 10 A Smart Kid 5:30
  • 11 Blackest Eyes 4:58
  • 12 Half‐Light 5:58
  • 13 Way Out of Here 7:41
  • 14 Sleep Together 8:46
  • 15 Even Less 6:11
  • 16 Halo 7:23

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