Lies and Butterflies
Mystery · 2018
64 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of melodic intricacies woven with introspective lyrics and expansive instrumental explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Looking for Something Else — This nearly seventeen-minute opener encapsulates the album's essence, blending intricate instrumental passages with poignant lyricism that invites listeners on an introspective journey.
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Dare to Dream — This track stands out with its uplifting message and dynamic arrangement, showcasing the band's ability to balance complexity with accessibility while maintaining emotional resonance.
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Chrysalis — Closing the album with over fifteen minutes of rich soundscapes and thematic closure, this track embodies transformation and rebirth, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lies and Butterflies is Mystery's fifth studio album, arriving after their critically acclaimed record, The World is a Game, which established them firmly in the progressive rock scene. Released in 2018, this album showcases the band’s continued evolution, reflecting both musical maturity and thematic depth as they explore complex emotional landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Transatlantic· The Flower Kings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Looking for Something Else 16:54
- 2 Come to Me 5:17
- 3 How Do You Feel? 4:53
- 4 Something to Believe In 7:34
- 5 Dare to Dream 6:54
- 6 Where Dreams Come Alive 7:26
- 7 Chrysalis 15:08
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