Ending Themes (On the Two Deaths of 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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