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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a pivotal moment for wider recognition and accessibility in their sound.
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson
- If this clicks, go next to
- Fear of a Blank Planet — Continues the atmospheric sound with darker themes and intricate arrangements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Ghost Reveries by Opeth — Shares layered guitar work and introspective themes, creating a haunting atmosphere.Second Life Syndrome by Riverside — Features atmospheric melodies and progressive structures, delving into emotional landscapes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Deadwing".
- 1 Deadwing Start here 9:46
- 2 Shallow 4:17
- 3 Lazarus 4:18
- 4 Halo 4:38
- 5 Arriving Somewhere but Not Here 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
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Porcupine Tree's catalog. Marked a pivotal moment for wider recognition and accessibility in their sound.
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