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Ayreonauts Only

Ayreon · 2000

62 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera

A cosmic journey through intricate melodies and theatrical narratives woven into progressive metal soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with cosmic themes
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • immersive journey through space
  • dynamic shifts in emotional intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, short tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Ayreon, the brainchild of Arjen Lucassen, released 'Ayreonauts Only' as their third studio album, following the acclaimed 'The Universal Migrator' series. At this point in his career, Lucassen was solidifying his reputation for blending rock opera with progressive metal, further expanding the Ayreon universe's expansive storytelling approach.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Into the Black Hole 10:48
  • 2 Out of the White Hole 7:13
  • 3 Through the Wormhole 6:16
  • 4 Carpe Diem (Chaos) 4:15
  • 5 Temple of the Cat 3:09
  • 6 Original Hippie’s Amazing Trip 6:40
  • 7 Beyond the Last Horizon 5:34
  • 8 The Charm of the Seer 3:29
  • 9 Eyes of Time 5:10
  • 10 Nature’s Dance 2:34
  • 11 Cold Metal 7:09

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