Desolation Rose
The Flower Kings · 2013
92 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and contemplative lyrics wrapped in lush progressive rock textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- intricate melodies for deep focus
- contemplative moments of reflection
- sprawling journey through sound
- patient unfolding of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Desolation Rose' is The Flower Kings' follow-up to the 2006 album 'Paradox Hotel.' At this time, the band was revitalizing its sound while maintaining a commitment to their expansive progressive rock roots. This album came during a period when they were reflecting on their legacy and exploring deeper thematic content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Transatlantic· Spock's Beard· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tower One 13:37
- 2 Sleeping Bones 4:16
- 3 Desolation Road 4:00
- 4 White Tuxedos 6:30
- 5 The Resurrected Judas 8:24
- 6 The Silent Masses 6:17
- 7 Last Carnivore 4:22
- 8 Dark Fascist Skies 6:05
- 9 Blood of Eden 3:12
- 10 Silent Graveyards 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 Runaway Train 4:41
- 2 Interstellar Visitations 8:24
- 3 Lazy Monkey 2:24
- 4 Psalm 2013 2:10
- 5 The Wailing Wall 3:18
- 6 Badbeats 5:24
- 7 Burning Spears 3:15
- 8 The Final Era 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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