Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep
Spock's Beard · 2013
86 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A blend of intricate melodies and dynamic arrangements that weave through the realms of progressive rock and metal.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, highlighting its commercial success within the progressive rock genre. It has been praised for its ambitious songwriting and complex arrangements, reinforcing Spock's Beard's influence in the modern progressive rock scene.
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep' marked Spock's Beard's eleventh studio album and their first since the departure of longtime drummer Nick D'Virgilio. This album represents a significant moment in their evolution, showcasing a refined sound while continuing to embrace their progressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hiding Out 7:14
- 2 I Know Your Secret Standout 7:42
- 3 A Treasure Abandoned 8:56
- 4 Submerged Standout 5:00
- 5 Afterthoughts 6:08
- 6 Something Very Strange 8:22
- 7 Waiting for Me Standout 12:36
Disc 2
- 1 The Man You’re Afraid You Are 7:12
- 2 Down a Burning Road 6:52
- 3 Wish I Were Here 6:33
- 4 Something Very Strange (Sanctified remix) 5:10
- 5 Postcards From Perdition 4:28
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