Long Day Good Night
Fates Warning · 2020
72 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms, blending emotional depth with the precision of progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Destination Onward — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive structure and philosophical lyrics, encapsulating themes of journey and introspection that resonate throughout.
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Scars — With its haunting melody and poignant exploration of personal pain, this track exemplifies the emotional weight Fates Warning carries through their music.
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When Snow Falls — This song features delicate instrumentation paired with reflective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with moments of serenity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions with intricate arrangements, though it may not fully stand out in a crowded genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, while the second half introduces more reflective and slower-paced songs.
- The album includes extended instrumental sections that allow for intricate guitar solos and atmospheric keyboard work.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- reflective mood for introspection
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- late-night solitude and contemplation
- journey through life's complexities
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Long Day Good Night is Fates Warning's thirteenth studio album and marks their first release in nine years following the acclaimed Darkness in a Different Light. Released in 2020, it showcases the band's continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound. This album arrives during a period of resurgence for the band, as they reestablish themselves within the progressive metal landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Symphony X· Queensrÿche
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Destination Onward 8:12
- 2 Shuttered World 5:13
- 3 Alone We Walk 4:43
- 4 Now Comes the Rain 4:14
- 5 The Way Home 7:43
- 6 Under the Sun 5:49
- 7 Scars 5:04
- 8 Begin Again 4:05
- 9 When Snow Falls 4:15
- 10 Liar 4:23
- 11 Glass Houses 3:35
- 12 The Longest Shadow of the Day 11:29
- 13 The Last Song 3:50
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