Linoleum
Pain of Salvation · 2009
31 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal
Progressive metal intricacies blend with introspective lyrics in a hauntingly melodic exploration of human experience.
Why this album works
Though primarily an EP, 'Linoleum' showcased Pain of Salvation's ability to experiment with sound and lyrical themes, leading to critical acclaim. It featured tracks that were reimagined versions from earlier works, illustrating their creative evolution. The reception emphasized their role in shaping the progressive metal genre during this era, influencing subsequent artists and movements.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional depth introspective themes for deep thinking consistent flow with climactic moments
- Context
- By the time 'Linoleum' was released in 2009, Pain of Salvation was already a well-established act within the progressive metal scene, having gained recognition for their previous albums like 'Be' (2004) and 'Scarsick' (2007). This EP marked an artistic transition as the band explored more concise song structures while maintaining their signature complex sound. The release also came during a period of lineup changes, adding to the significance of their evolving musical identity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Linoleum Standout 4:54
- 2 Mortar Grind Standout 5:50
- 3 If You Wait Standout 2:50
- 4 Gone 7:54
- 5 Yellow Raven (Japanese “Blue Sky” version) 5:20
- 6 Idiocracy (Japanese “Scarsicker” version) 4:51
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