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.
Why this album works
This album received positive reviews for its mature sound and lyrical depth, reaching No. 3 on the Polish charts upon release. It is regarded as a significant contribution to the progressive rock genre in the 2010s, influencing contemporaries with its blend of metal and melodic elements while tackling themes of time and existence.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- 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
- Opeth· Tool· Porcupine Tree
- 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?) Standout 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 Standout 6:42
- 8 Towards the Blue Horizon Standout 8:09
- 9 Time Travellers 6:41
- 10 Found (The Unexpected Flaw of Searching) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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