Entropia
Pain of Salvation · 1997
64 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
A complex tapestry of progressive metal that weaves existential themes with intricate melodies and dynamic arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional depth wave-like pacing that captivates existential themes for deep thinkers
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Entropia' marks Pain of Salvation's debut album, introducing their unique blend of progressive metal to the world. At this point, the band was still in its formative stage, setting the foundation for their future explorations into conceptual storytelling and musical complexity.
- If you like
- progressive metal
Entropia is an album by Pain of Salvation, released in 1997. A complex tapestry of progressive metal that weaves existential themes with intricate melodies and dynamic arrangements. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious narrative structure and musicianship, establishing Pain of Salvation as a significant player in the progressive metal scene. Its exploration of deep philosophical themes resonated with listeners, ultimately influencing the genre's approach to lyrical content and album construction. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Entropia sound like?
A complex tapestry of progressive metal that weaves existential themes with intricate melodies and dynamic arrangements. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes Entropia by Pain of Salvation notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious narrative structure and musicianship, establishing Pain of Salvation as a significant player in the progressive metal scene. Its exploration of deep philosophical themes resonated with listeners, ultimately influencing the genre's approach to lyrical content and album construction. Released in 1997, 'Entropia' marks Pain of Salvation's debut album, introducing their unique blend of progressive metal to the world. At this point, the band was still in its formative stage, setting the foundation for their future explorations into conceptual storytelling and musical complexity.
Who is Entropia for?
Entropia works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional depth, wave-like pacing that captivates and existential themes for deep thinkers.
How many songs are on Entropia?
Entropia has 13 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one β press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ! (foreword) 6:11
- 2 Chapter I: Welcome to Entropia 1:22
- 3 Chapter I: Winning a War Standout 6:32
- 4 Chapter I: People Passing By 9:07
- 5 Chapter I: Oblivion Ocean 4:42
- 6 Chapter II: Stress 5:00
- 7 Chapter II: Revival Standout 7:38
- 8 Chapter II: Void of Her 1:46
- 9 Chapter II: To the End 4:56
- 10 Chapter III: Circles 0:55
- 11 Chapter III: Nightmist Standout 6:48
- 12 Chapter III: Plains of Dawn 7:23
- 13 Chapter III: Leaving Entropia (epilogue) 2:31
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
64 min 57 sec
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