Deadwing
Porcupine Tree · 2005
59 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
Layered guitar riffs intertwine with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Deadwing' marked Porcupine Tree's seventh studio album, showcasing their evolution into a more accessible sound while maintaining their progressive roots. This album followed their commercial breakthrough 'In Absentia' and solidified their presence in the progressive rock scene, expanding their audience further.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Deadwing is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2005. Layered guitar riffs intertwine with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting sonic landscape. 'Deadwing' debuted at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim, noted for its blend of heavy metal and atmospheric elements. It represented a pivotal moment for the band as they embraced a more radio-friendly sound without sacrificing artistic integrity, influencing subsequent progressive rock acts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Deadwing sound like?
Layered guitar riffs intertwine with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting sonic landscape. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Deadwing by Porcupine Tree notable?
'Deadwing' debuted at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim, noted for its blend of heavy metal and atmospheric elements. It represented a pivotal moment for the band as they embraced a more radio-friendly sound without sacrificing artistic integrity, influencing subsequent progressive rock acts. Released in 2005, 'Deadwing' marked Porcupine Tree's seventh studio album, showcasing their evolution into a more accessible sound while maintaining their progressive roots. This album followed their commercial breakthrough 'In Absentia' and solidified their presence in the progressive rock scene, expanding their audience further.
Who is Deadwing for?
Deadwing works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Deadwing?
Deadwing has 9 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deadwing 9:46
- 2 Shallow Standout 4:17
- 3 Lazarus Standout 4:18
- 4 Halo 4:38
- 5 Arriving Somewhere but Not Here Standout 12:01
- 6 Mellotron Scratch 6:57
- 7 Open Car 3:44
- 8 Start of Something Beautiful 7:42
- 9 Glass Arm Shattering 6:08
Release Date
March 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
59 min 35 sec
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