Chance for a Live Time
85 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · rock opera
A dynamic blend of progressive rock and operatic themes unfolds through intricate melodies and rich storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies that reward attention
- operatic themes with dramatic flair
- immersive storytelling across tracks
- cathartic crescendos and releases
- for reflective evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Chance for a Live Time' was Kayak's fourth studio album, marking their transition towards more ambitious rock opera elements. Following the success of 'Royal Bed Bouncer,' this album aimed to expand their narrative scope and musical complexity, showcasing their growth as artists within the Dutch rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Focus· Gentle Giant· Camel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Close to the Fire 8:03
- 2 Crusader 3:47
- 3 When Hearts Grow Cold 3:55
- 4 Mammoth 3:07
- 5 Wintertime 3:00
- 6 Periscope Life 3:47
- 7 Sweet Revenge 3:47
- 8 See See the Sun (acoustic) 4:36
- 9 Anne (acoustic) 3:34
- 10 Anybody's Child (acoustic) 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 Two Wrongs (Don't Make a Right) 4:54
- 2 Forever 4:30
- 3 Merlin 7:38
- 4 Niniane (Lady of the Lake) 5:52
- 5 Chance for a Lifetime 4:30
- 6 Starlight Dancer 5:09
- 7 Ruthless Queen 5:47
- 8 Full Circle 5:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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