Chronometree
Glass Hammer · 2000
48 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic tapestry of progressive rock that intertwines intricate instrumentation with soaring melodies and conceptual storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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All in Good Time, Part One: a) Empty Space - b) Revealer Start here — This track serves as the dynamic introduction to the album's overarching theme, blending ethereal sounds with powerful musical sections that set the stage for the journey ahead.
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A Perfect Carousel — With its lush instrumentation and lyrical depth, this track encapsulates the essence of longing and reflection that permeates the album, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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Chronos Deliverer — This piece highlights the band's technical skill with its intricate arrangements and thematic development, embodying both the complexity and beauty central to progressive rock.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Chronometree features intricate compositions and strong thematic cohesion, characteristic of its progressive rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album is structured as a two-part suite, with each part containing multiple interconnected sections that flow seamlessly into one another.
- The thematic elements of time and existence are woven throughout the lyrics, creating a narrative that unfolds progressively across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive journey through time
- headphone detail hunting
- engaging narrative structure
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents an ambitious concept and evolution in their progressive rock sound.
- Career context
- By the time Glass Hammer released Chronometree in 2000, they were already established in the progressive rock scene, following their breakout album, Lex Rex. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more cohesive narrative structure and complex arrangements as they began to attract a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flower Kings· Spock's Beard· Yes
Tracklist
- 1 All in Good Time, Part One: a) Empty Space - b) Revealer Start here 6:45
- 2 All in Good Time, Part One: c) An Eldritch Wind 3:26
- 3 All in Good Time, Part One: d) Revelation - e) Chronometry 8:07
- 4 All in Good Time, Part One: f) Chronotheme 4:41
- 5 A Perfect Carousel 5:17
- 6 Chronos Deliverer 5:49
- 7 All in Good Time, Part Two: g) Shapes of the Morning 1:55
- 8 All in Good Time, Part Two: h) Chronoverture 5:59
- 9 All in Good Time, Part Two: i) The Waiting 5:43
- 10 All in Good Time, Part Two: j) Watching the Sky 0:59
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