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Love, Fear and the Time Machine

Riverside · 2015

60 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A seamless blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate compositions that evoke existential reflections.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2015, Riverside was solidifying their reputation in the progressive rock scene following their critically acclaimed album 'Shrine of New Generation Slaves' (2013). 'Love, Fear and the Time Machine' marked a shift toward more introspective themes as they navigated personal loss and existential questions, showcasing the band's evolution within a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Porcupine Tree· Opeth· Dream Theater
If this clicks, go next to
Wasteland — Continues the atmospheric and existential themes with a deeper exploration of sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lost (Why Should I Be Frightened by a Hat?) 5:51
  • 2 Under the Pillow 6:47
  • 3 #Addicted 4:52
  • 4 Caterpillar and the Barbed Wire 6:56
  • 5 Saturate Me 7:08
  • 6 Afloat 3:11
  • 7 Discard Your Fear 6:42
  • 8 Towards the Blue Horizon 8:09
  • 9 Time Travellers 6:41
  • 10 Found (The Unexpected Flaw of Searching) 4:03

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