Released 10 years ago
Falling Satellites
Frost* · 2016
66 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
A symphonic blend of intricate melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that capture the essence of modern progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Numbers — This track exemplifies the album's blend of complex rhythms and melodic hooks, showcasing Frost*'s signature style while addressing themes of modernity and existence.
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The Raging Against the Dying of the Light Blues in 7/8 — With its unconventional time signature and dynamic shifts, this track represents the band's experimental approach, pushing the boundaries of traditional song structure.
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Closer to the Sun — This track features soaring vocals and lush instrumentation, making it a standout moment that captures both emotional depth and musical sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Falling Satellites showcases intricate arrangements and atmospheric depth, marking a solid return for Frost*.
What we noticed
- Many songs incorporate layered instrumentation, with strings and synthesizers weaving through guitar and drum sections to build atmospheric soundscapes.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more dynamic shifts and varied tempos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies with emotional depth
- patient explorations of soundscapes
- moments of reflective solitude
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- want quick, catchy songs
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 27, 2016, Falling Satellites marked Frost*'s return after a lengthy hiatus following their previous album, Experiments in Mass Appeal in 2010. This third studio album showcased their evolution as a band and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of progressive rock, while re-establishing their presence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Opeth· Dream Theater
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Day 1:37
- 2 Numbers 4:21
- 3 Towerblock 6:13
- 4 Signs 6:36
- 5 Lights Out 3:52
- 6 Heartstrings 6:20
- 7 Closer to the Sun 7:20
- 8 The Raging Against the Dying of the Light Blues in 7/8 7:49
- 9 Nice Day for It… 6:37
- 10 Hypoventilate 2:00
- 11 Last Day 3:01
- 12 Lantern 3:45
- 13 British Wintertime 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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