Livequake
Eldritch · 2008
117 min · 30 tracks · progressive metal
A dynamic fusion of intricate guitar work and emotive vocals, balancing heavy rhythms with melodic progressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Direction Home — This track exemplifies Eldritch's signature blend of technical proficiency and emotional storytelling, marked by shifting tempos and elaborate solos that captivate listeners.
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The Blackened Day — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the darker themes present throughout the album while delivering a powerful vocal performance.
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Incurably Ill — This track showcases the band's ability to combine heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrical content, making it a standout moment in both complexity and emotional weight.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
- long-form narrative exploration
- reflective moments of intensity
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- cathartic emotional crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Livequake is Eldritch's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed album, Gemini. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the progressive metal scene while expanding their sound through complex arrangements and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Symphony X
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the House, In a Heartbeat 3:28
- 2 Why 3:25
- 3 The Deep Sleep 3:22
- 4 Save Me 3:57
- 5 The Blackened Day 4:54
- 6 The World Apart 4:32
- 7 Reverse 5:22
- 8 Standing Still 4:43
- 9 Bless Me Now 3:09
- 10 The Child That Never Smiles 3:28
- 11 More Than Marylin 4:58
- 12 This Everlasting Mind Disease 4:52
- 13 Silent Flame 5:14
- 14 Toil of Mine 3:55
Disc 2
- 1 Fall From Grace (intro) 2:04
- 2 No Direction Home 7:01
- 3 Heretic Beholder 5:59
- 4 Scar 5:19
- 5 Bleed Mask Bleed 4:45
- 6 From Dusk Till Dawn 5:54
- 7 Nebula Surface 6:32
- 8 Ghoulish Gift 6:17
- 9 Lord of an Empty Place 6:56
- 10 Incurably Ill 6:59
Disc 3
- 1 Live in Chicago 2006 (Documentary)
- 2 Interview With Adriano Dal Canto
- 3 Interview With the Band at Terence’s House
- 4 Videoclip: Lonesome Existance
- 5 Videoclip: Save Me
- 6 Videoclip: The Blackened Day
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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