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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments intimate acoustic and electric blend emotional vulnerability in lyrics
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive metal
Falling Home is an album by Pain of Salvation, released in 2014. A reflective collection blending progressive metal with intimate acoustic arrangements, revealing emotional vulnerability. 'Falling Home' received critical acclaim for its introspective approach, showcasing the band's versatility. It was praised in various publications, helping to solidify their status within the progressive metal scene and influencing other artists to explore softer, more personal themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Falling Home sound like?
A reflective collection blending progressive metal with intimate acoustic arrangements, revealing emotional vulnerability. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes Falling Home by Pain of Salvation notable?
'Falling Home' received critical acclaim for its introspective approach, showcasing the band's versatility. It was praised in various publications, helping to solidify their status within the progressive metal scene and influencing other artists to explore softer, more personal themes. 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.
Who is Falling Home for?
Falling Home works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, intimate acoustic and electric blend and emotional vulnerability in lyrics.
How many songs are on Falling Home?
Falling Home has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
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 Standout 4:34
- 5 1979 2:50
- 6 Chain Sling 4:08
- 7 Perfect Day 4:51
- 8 Mrs. Modern Mother Mary Standout 4:23
- 9 Flame to the Moth 4:30
- 10 Spitfall 6:42
- 11 Falling Home Standout 3:05
Release Date
January 1, 2014
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
48 min 44 sec
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