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Nevermore

Nevermore · 1995

61 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal

A complex weave of aggressive riffs and melodic introspection that pushes the boundaries of metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • wave-like pacing that unfolds
  • aggressive riffs with introspective moments
  • thought-provoking themes throughout
  • immersive journey of contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • dislike complex lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Nevermore' marked the band's self-titled debut after their formation in 1991. At this point, Nevermore was transitioning from their earlier work with Sanctuary to establishing their unique sound, which would set them apart in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Iced Earth· Shadow Gallery· Fates Warning

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Tomorrow Knows 5:11
  • 2 C.B.F. 6:02
  • 3 The Sanity Assassin 6:21
  • 4 Garden of Gray 4:48
  • 5 Sea of Possibilities 4:18
  • 6 The Hurting Words 6:17
  • 7 Timothy Leary 5:12
  • 8 Godmoney 4:41
  • 9 The System's Failing 3:34
  • 10 The Dreaming Mind (demo) 3:56
  • 11 World Unborn (demo) 3:58
  • 12 Chances Three (demo) 2:48
  • 13 Utopia (demo) 4:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata