Close to the Fire
Kayak · 2000
70 min · 15 tracks · progressive rock · rock opera
A tapestry of lush melodies and intricate arrangements weaving tales of love and loss through progressive rock sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush melodies for reflective moments
- narrative arcs that unfold gradually
- cathartic emotional climaxes throughout
- for rainy day introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Close to the Fire' was released in 2000, Kayak was in a phase of artistic revival following a hiatus in the late 1980s. This album marked their first studio release since reuniting in 1999, showcasing their evolution while retaining the symphonic qualities that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Focus· Gentle Giant· Camel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Close to the Fire 8:12
- 2 When Hearts Grow Cold 3:09
- 3 Dream Child 3:33
- 4 Frozen Flame 6:36
- 5 Forever 4:39
- 6 Worlds Apart 5:13
- 7 Crusader 4:40
- 8 Two Wrongs (Don’t Make a Right) 3:36
- 9 Anybody’s Child 5:03
- 10 Here Today 3:36
- 11 Just a Matter of Time 3:36
- 12 Full Circle 5:59
- 13 Ruthless Queen 5:01
- 14 Cried for Love 3:23
- 15 Love Lies 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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