Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony
Sons of Apollo · 2019
24 tracks · progressive metal
A grand fusion of progressive metal and orchestral arrangements that elevates classic rock anthems to symphonic heights.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Of The Sun — The opening track sets the tone for the concert with its powerful melodies and intricate instrumentation, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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Kashmir — This rendition of Led Zeppelin's classic highlights the band's ability to reinterpret iconic songs while infusing them with their own progressive flair and symphonic depth.
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Comfortably Numb — The band's take on this Pink Floyd classic features soaring vocals and dramatic solos, epitomizing their skill in blending emotion with technicality in a live setting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's orchestral integration and skilled performances create a distinctive live experience in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a full orchestral backing that enhances the progressive metal arrangements, creating a rich sonic texture.
- Transitions between songs often incorporate orchestral interludes, maintaining a cohesive flow throughout the live recording.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive symphonic experiences
- crowd-igniting anthems for sing-alongs
- adventurous musical explorations
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy live tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Sons of Apollo released Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony in 2019, they were riding high on their recent formation and debut album, Psychotic Symphony (2017). This live recording captures their artistic maturity as they blend original material with iconic classics, showcasing the band's virtuosity amidst a backdrop of orchestral embellishments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Symphony X· Liquid Tension Experiment
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 God Of The Sun
- 2 Signs Of The Time
- 3 Divine Addiction
- 4 That Metal Show Theme
- 5 Just Let Me Breathe
- 6 Billy Sheehan Bass Solo
- 7 Lost In Oblivion
- 8 Jeff Scott Soto Spot (The Prophet's Song / Save Me)
- 9 Alive
- 10 The Pink Panther Theme
- 11 Opus Maximus
Disc 2
- 1 Kashmir
- 2 Gates Of Babylon
- 3 Labyrinth
- 4 Dream On
- 5 Diary Of A Madman
- 6 Comfortably Numb
- 7 The Show Must Go On
- 8 Hell's Kitchen
- 9 Derek Sherinian Keyobard Solo
- 10 Lines In The Sand
Disc 3
- 1 Bumblefoot Guitar Solo
- 2 And The Cradle Will Rock
- 3 Coming Home
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