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Drive Home

Steven Wilson · 2013

162 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

A haunting blend of progressive rock and orchestral elements, laden with emotional depth and narrative intricacies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • haunting emotional depth exploration
  • immersive narrative intricacies unfold
  • live performance energy captured

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2013, Steven Wilson was establishing himself as a solo artist following the success of his debut solo album 'Insurgentes' in 2008. 'Drive Home' serves as a bridge between his previous works and his growing reputation for immersive live performances, spotlighting his evolution in both songwriting and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Porcupine Tree· Opeth· Anathema

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Drive Home 7:37
  • 2 The Raven That Refused to Sing 7:49
  • 3 The Holy Drinker (live in Frankfurt) 10:23
  • 4 Insurgentes (live in Frankfurt) 4:28
  • 5 The Watchmaker (live in Frankfurt) 11:51
  • 6 The Raven That Refused to Sing (live in Frankfurt) 8:12
  • 9 Drive Home (5.1 mix) 7:37
  • 10 The Raven That Refused to Sing (5.1 mix) 7:49
  • 11 The Holy Drinker (live in Frankfurt) (5.1 mix) 10:23
  • 12 Insurgentes (live in Frankfurt) (5.1 mix) 4:28
  • 13 The Watchmaker (live in Frankfurt) (5.1 mix) 11:51
  • 14 The Raven That Refused to Sing (live in Frankfurt) (5.1 mix) 8:12
  • 15 The Birthday Party (5.1 mix) 3:48
  • 16 The Raven That Refused to Sing (orchestral version) (5.1 mix) 7:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Drive Home (edit) 4:10
  • 2 The Birthday Party 3:48
  • 3 The Raven That Refused to Sing (orchestral version) 7:31
  • 4 The Holy Drinker (live in Frankfurt) 10:27
  • 5 Insurgentes (live in Frankfurt) 4:32
  • 6 The Watchmaker (live in Frankfurt) 11:54
  • 7 The Raven That Refused to Sing (live in Frankfurt) 8:17

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