In Glorious Times
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum · 2007
67 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
An avant-garde blend of art rock and progressive elements, weaving intricate narratives through dissonant melodies and theatrical performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Helpless Corpses Enactment — This track exemplifies the band's unique blend of dark theatricality and intricate musicianship, showcasing haunting vocals intertwined with complex instrumental arrangements.
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Puppet Show — With its unsettling lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of control and manipulation within society.
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The Salt Crown — This song stands out for its epic length and evolving structure, creating an immersive experience that draws listeners into its atmospheric narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate structures and unique sound make it stand out within progressive rock, though it may not appeal to all listeners.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical spoken word segments that intersperse with the music, enhancing the narrative quality.
- The use of unconventional instruments alongside traditional rock elements contributes to a distinctive sound palette that is not typical in progressive rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical intensity with surprises
- wave-like pacing that evolves
- dynamic journey through sound
- haunting melodies for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Glorious Times is the third studio album by Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, following their acclaimed 2004 release, Of Natural History. At this point in their career, the band had established a reputation for their experimental sound and theatrical live performances, continuing to push boundaries within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· The Mars Volta· Fantômas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Companions 10:04
- 2 Helpless Corpses Enactment 5:57
- 3 Puppet Show 4:21
- 4 Formicary 5:46
- 5 Angle of Repose 7:59
- 6 Ossuary 4:49
- 7 The Salt Crown 9:09
- 8 The Only Dance 4:20
- 9 The Greenless Wreath 7:06
- 10 The Widening Eye 5:14
- 11 The Putrid Refrain 2:55
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