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Liquid Tension Experiment

Liquid Tension Experiment · 1998

73 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

Instrumental improvisations blend intricate progressive rock with jazz fusion, creating an expansive sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'Liquid Tension Experiment' was the debut album by the supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment, formed by members of Dream Theater, King Crimson, and others. At this time, guitarist John Petrucci was coming off the success of Dream Theater's 'Images and Words,' while keyboardist Jordan Rudess had just joined the band, marking a significant collaboration in both their careers.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Symphony X· Animals as Leaders

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Paradigm Shift 8:55
  • 2 Osmosis 3:26
  • 3 Kindred Spirits 6:29
  • 4 The Stretch 2:00
  • 5 Freedom of Speech 9:19
  • 6 Chris and Kevin’s Excellent Adventure 2:21
  • 7 State of Grace 5:02
  • 8 Universal Mind 7:53
  • 9 Three Minute Warning, Part 1 8:19
  • 10 Three Minute Warning, Part 2 4:02
  • 11 Three Minute Warning, Part 3 5:20
  • 12 Three Minute Warning, Part 4 4:20
  • 13 Three Minute Warning, Part 5 6:30

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