BE
Pain of Salvation · 2004
75 min · 15 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling progressive metal odyssey that intertwines complex arrangements with deep, existential themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks existential themes for deep reflection wave-like pacing invites immersion
- Context
- BE is Pain of Salvation's fourth studio album, released in 2004 after their critically acclaimed record Remedy Lane. This album marked a significant artistic shift, as the band explored deeper philosophical concepts and employed a more ambitious structure, reflecting their evolution within the progressive metal scene.
- If you like
- progressive metal
BE is an album by Pain of Salvation, released in 2004. A sprawling progressive metal odyssey that intertwines complex arrangements with deep, existential themes. The album received high praise for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, solidifying Pain of Salvation's reputation within the progressive metal genre. It has influenced numerous bands and artists seeking to blend heavy music with thematic depth, and was highlighted in various year-end lists for its bold experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BE sound like?
A sprawling progressive metal odyssey that intertwines complex arrangements with deep, existential themes. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes BE by Pain of Salvation notable?
The album received high praise for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, solidifying Pain of Salvation's reputation within the progressive metal genre. It has influenced numerous bands and artists seeking to blend heavy music with thematic depth, and was highlighted in various year-end lists for its bold experimentation. BE is Pain of Salvation's fourth studio album, released in 2004 after their critically acclaimed record Remedy Lane. This album marked a significant artistic shift, as the band explored deeper philosophical concepts and employed a more ambitious structure, reflecting their evolution within the progressive metal scene.
Who is BE for?
BE works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, existential themes for deep reflection and wave-like pacing invites immersion.
How many songs are on BE?
BE has 15 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Animae Partus (“I Am”) 1:48
- 2 Deus Nova Standout 3:18
- 3 Imago (Homines Partus) 5:11
- 4 Pluvius Aestivus 5:00
- 5 Lilium Cruentus (Deus Nova) Standout 5:28
- 6 Nauticus (Drifting) 4:58
- 7 Dea Pecuniae: I. Mister Money / II. Permanere / III. I Raise My Glass Standout 10:09
- 8 Vocari Dei 3:50
- 9 Diffidentia (Breaching the Core) 7:36
- 10 Nihil Morari 6:21
- 11 Latericius Valete 2:27
- 12 Omni 2:37
- 13 Iter Impius 6:21
- 14 Martius/Nauticus II 6:41
- 15 Animae Partus II 4:08
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
75 min 58 sec
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