MMX
Twelfth Night · 2010
117 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of complex rhythms and melodic intricacies woven into a progressive rock landscape that challenges and captivates.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Ceiling Speaks — This track opens the album with intricate instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, setting a contemplative tone that invites deep listening.
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Kings & Queens — With its dynamic shifts and theatrical flair, this song encapsulates the dramatic storytelling hallmark of Twelfth Night's style, showcasing their musical prowess.
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Creepshow — Clocking in at over twelve minutes, this epic track features sprawling arrangements and showcases the band's artistic ambition, making it a centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
MMX combines complex rhythms with strong musicianship but lacks a tightly cohesive flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's musicianship, such as the lengthy outro of 'World Without End'.
- The lyrics often explore abstract themes, with a focus on storytelling and character development, as seen in 'Kings & Queens' and 'Fact & Fiction'.
- 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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5/10
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
- complex rhythms that invite exploration
- immersive narrative arcs throughout
- thought-provoking themes for deep reflection
- patient builds leading to resolution
- rich sonic details for headphone
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, straightforward tracks
- dislike lengthy, unfolding compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, MMX is Twelfth Night's first studio album in nearly two decades, following the live album, Return to the City of the Dead. This period marked a significant return for the band as they sought to reconnect with their audience while navigating changes in both lineup and musical landscape since their earlier successes in the 1980s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Ceiling Speaks 6:31
- 2 Kings & Queens 5:13
- 3 We Are Sane 10:50
- 4 Last Song 4:00
- 5 Für Helene I 4:30
- 6 First New Day 9:14
- 7 The Craft 5:08
- 8 Take a Look 10:46
Disc 2
- 1 Creepshow 12:10
- 2 This City 4:00
- 3 World Without End 1:26
- 4 Blondon Fair 5:42
- 5 Fact & Fiction 3:41
- 6 CRAB 4:22
- 7 The Poet Sniffs a Flower 1:35
- 8 The Collector 18:23
- 9 Love Song 6:30
- 10 Theatre 3:41
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