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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- contemplative moments for deep reflection
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- afternoon listening with rich textures
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, straightforward tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Transatlantic· Spock's Beard· Yes
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 5:53
- 4 Morning News 4:01
- 5 Broken 6:38
- 6 Goodbye Outrage 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 4:41
- 8 Fool’s Gold 3:11
- 9 Between Hope & Fear 4:29
- 10 Islands 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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