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MMXX

Sons of Apollo · 2020

137 min · 24 tracks · progressive metal

Dynamic progressive metal intertwines intricate musicianship with soaring melodies and emotive lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • immersive listening for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • intricate musicianship rewarding attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 17, 2020, 'MMXX' is the second studio album by Sons of Apollo, following their successful debut 'Psychotic Symphony' in 2017. The band, featuring members of Dream Theater and Mr. Big, was solidifying its presence in the progressive metal scene, showcasing their collective virtuosity and unique sound.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Goodbye Divinity 7:13
  • 2 Wither to Black 4:44
  • 3 Asphyxiation 5:07
  • 4 Desolate July 5:58
  • 5 King of Delusion 8:48
  • 6 Fall to Ascend 5:06
  • 7 Resurrection Day 5:51
  • 8 New World Today 15:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Goodbye Divinity (instrumental mix) 7:17
  • 2 Wither to Black (instrumental mix) 4:46
  • 3 Asphyxiation (instrumental mix) 5:06
  • 4 Desolate July (instrumental mix) 6:09
  • 5 King of Delusion (instrumental mix) 8:47
  • 6 Fall to Ascend (instrumental mix) 5:06
  • 7 Resurrection Day (instrumental mix) 5:49
  • 8 New World Today (instrumental mix) 12:56
  • 9 Goodbye Divinity (a cappella excerpts) 2:40
  • 10 Wither to Black (a cappella excerpts) 2:55
  • 11 Asphyxiation (a cappella excerpts) 2:26
  • 12 Desolate July (a cappella excerpts) 2:53
  • 13 King of Delusion (a cappella excerpts) 3:29
  • 14 Fall to Ascend (a cappella excerpts) 2:02
  • 15 Resurrection Day (a cappella excerpts) 2:08
  • 16 New World Today (a cappella excerpts) 4:14

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