Islands (The Flower Kings album)
The Flower Kings · 2020
92 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant tapestry of progressive rock, weaving intricate melodies with lush instrumentation and contemplative lyrics.
Why this album works
'Islands' received positive critical acclaim for its ambitious compositions and lyrical depth, reinforcing The Flower Kings' influence in modern progressive rock. It marked a significant entry in their discography, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike while charting well in various countries.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks contemplative moments for deep reflection wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- Context
- Released on October 30, 2020, 'Islands' is The Flower Kings' twelfth studio album, following their 2019 effort, 'Waiting for Miracles.' At this point in their career, the band continued to solidify their status within the progressive rock scene, showcasing a mature sound while embracing new musical explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Racing With Blinders On 4:24
- 2 From the Ground 4:02
- 3 Black Swan Standout 5:53
- 4 Morning News 4:01
- 5 Broken 6:38
- 6 Goodbye Outrage Standout 2:19
- 7 Journeyman 1:43
- 8 Tangerine 3:51
- 9 Solaris 9:10
- 10 Heart of the Valley 4:18
- 11 Man in a Two Peace Suit 3:21
Disc 2
- 1 All I Need Is Love 5:46
- 2 A New Species 5:45
- 3 Northern Lights 5:43
- 4 Hidden Angles 0:50
- 5 Serpentine 3:52
- 6 Looking for Answers 4:30
- 7 Telescope Standout 4:41
- 8 Fool’s Gold 3:11
- 9 Between Hope & Fear 4:29
- 10 Islands 4:12
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