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In the Passing Light of Day

Pain of Salvation · 2017

115 min · 24 tracks · progressive metal

A journey through introspective narratives layered with intricate instrumental passages, merging emotional depth and progressive metal complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression through intros
  • wave-like pacing with depth
  • introspective narratives for reflection
  • extended tracks for deep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
In the Passing Light of Day is Pain of Salvation's first studio album in six years, released after a period of lineup changes and personal struggles for frontman Daniel Gildenlöw. This album marked a significant return to form for the band, combining their signature progressive sound with deeply personal themes, following the 2011 release of Road Salt Two.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On a Tuesday 10:22
  • 2 Tongue of God 4:53
  • 3 Meaningless 4:47
  • 4 Silent Gold 3:23
  • 5 Full Throttle Tribe 9:05
  • 6 Reasons 4:45
  • 7 Angels of Broken Things 6:24
  • 8 The Taming of a Beast 6:34
  • 9 If This Is the End 6:04
  • 10 The Passing Light of Day 15:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Introduction 1:45
  • 2 Tongue of God (intro) 0:48
  • 3 Tongue of God (demo) 5:00
  • 4 Meaningless (intro) 0:44
  • 5 Meaningless (demo) 5:48
  • 6 Silent Gold (intro) 0:48
  • 7 Silent Gold (demo) 3:12
  • 8 Full Throttle Tribe (intro) 0:49
  • 9 Full Throttle Tribe (demo) 8:54
  • 10 Reasons (intro) 0:52
  • 11 Reasons (demo) 4:32
  • 12 Angels of Broken Things (intro) 0:42
  • 13 Angels of Broken Things (demo) 6:56
  • 14 Bloopers 2:32

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