Blood Sample
Waltari · 2005
78 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · avant-garde metal
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres, weaving alternative metal with avant-garde experimentation and progressive complexity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity shifts explorative journey through emotions dynamic range for active listening
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Blood Sample' is Waltari's seventh studio album, following their acclaimed 'Big Band' from 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for genre-blurring music and expanding their artistic vision. This album showcases their continued evolution as they embraced eclectic influences and complex arrangements.
- If you like
- progressive metal, alternative metal, avant-garde metal
Blood Sample is an album by Waltari, released in 2005. A kaleidoscopic blend of genres, weaving alternative metal with avant-garde experimentation and progressive complexity. The album received positive critical reception, noted for its ambitious mixing of styles and instrumentation. It helped reinforce Waltari's status in the Finnish metal scene and contributed to the band's enduring legacy in avant-garde metal. The blend of diverse musical elements attracted attention beyond traditional metal audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blood Sample sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres, weaving alternative metal with avant-garde experimentation and progressive complexity. Rooted in progressive metal and alternative metal.
What makes Blood Sample by Waltari notable?
The album received positive critical reception, noted for its ambitious mixing of styles and instrumentation. It helped reinforce Waltari's status in the Finnish metal scene and contributed to the band's enduring legacy in avant-garde metal. The blend of diverse musical elements attracted attention beyond traditional metal audiences. Released in 2005, 'Blood Sample' is Waltari's seventh studio album, following their acclaimed 'Big Band' from 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for genre-blurring music and expanding their artistic vision. This album showcases their continued evolution as they embraced eclectic influences and complex arrangements.
Who is Blood Sample for?
Blood Sample works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity shifts, explorative journey through emotions and dynamic range for active listening.
How many songs are on Blood Sample?
Blood Sample has 17 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Helsinki 5:53
- 2 Not Enough 3:35
- 3 Too Much Emptiness 2:30
- 4 Never 4:01
- 5 New York Standout 3:48
- 6 I'm in Pain Standout 4:38
- 7 All Roads Will Lead to Rome 3:58
- 8 Digging Inside 8:05
- 9 Fly Into the Light Standout 4:34
- 10 Shades to Grace 4:57
- 11 Aching Eyes 5:41
- 12 Back to the Audio 7:37
- 13 Pigeons 5:16
- 14 Exterminator Warheads 2:01
- 15 Darling Boy 4:23
- 16 Wide Awake 5:00
- 17 Julia 2:51
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
78 min 57 sec
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