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Ending Themes (On the Two Deaths of Pain of Salvation)

Pain of Salvation

105 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal

A bold exploration of existential themes wrapped in intricate progressive metal arrangements and dynamic emotional shifts.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with reflective moments
  • bold exploration of existential themes
  • immersive experience for deep listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • require instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Ending Themes' marks a pivotal moment for Pain of Salvation as their sixth studio album. This album followed their acclaimed record 'Be' and showcases a significant evolution in their sound and lyrical complexity, reflecting the band's willingness to tackle heavy themes while experimenting with diverse musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Scarsick 7:09
  • 2 America 5:55
  • 3 Nightmist 7:48
  • 4 ! (foreword) 6:47
  • 5 Handful of Nothing 7:43
  • 6 New Year’s Eve 5:47
  • 7 Ashes 5:25
  • 8 Undertow 5:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Brickworks 1 (Part II – IV) 6:25
  • 2 Chain Sling 3:59
  • 3 Diffidentia 7:35
  • 4 Flame to the Moth 6:03
  • 5 Disco Queen 8:14
  • 6 Hallelujah 9:04
  • 7 Cribcaged 6:23
  • 8 Used 5:42

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