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Falling Home

Pain of Salvation · 2014

48 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal

A reflective collection blending progressive metal with intimate acoustic arrangements, revealing emotional vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • intimate acoustic and electric blend
  • emotional vulnerability in lyrics
  • for quiet introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Pain of Salvation was exploring new sonic territories after their 2011 album 'Road Salt Two'. 'Falling Home' marks a departure from heavy instrumentation towards a more stripped-down, acoustic sound, reflecting a maturation in both songwriting and thematic exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stress 5:32
  • 2 Linoleum 4:57
  • 3 To the Shoreline 3:06
  • 4 Holy Diver 4:34
  • 5 1979 2:50
  • 6 Chain Sling 4:08
  • 7 Perfect Day 4:51
  • 8 Mrs. Modern Mother Mary 4:23
  • 9 Flame to the Moth 4:30
  • 10 Spitfall 6:42
  • 11 Falling Home 3:05

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