Noise Floor
Spock's Beard · 2018
68 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
A vibrant tapestry of complex rhythms and melodic intricacies that define Spock's Beard's progressive rock legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have We All Gone Crazy Yet — This track encapsulates the album’s exploration of modern existential angst through intricate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, making it a focal point for listeners.
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To Breathe Another Day — Opening the album with an upbeat yet contemplative tone, this song sets the stage for the thematic journey that follows, emphasizing resilience and hope.
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Box of Spiders — With its dynamic shifts and rich instrumentation, this track showcases the band's signature progressive style while delving into themes of introspection and complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances, solidifying its place within progressive rock.
What we noticed
- Melodic themes are introduced in the first half and revisited in later tracks, creating a sense of cohesion across the album.
- Vocals often harmonize in layers, with multiple voices contributing to the narrative rather than relying on a single lead throughout.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- introspective themes of existence
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing with depth
- reflective moments of clarity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 2018, Noise Floor marks Spock's Beard's thirteenth studio album and their first since the departure of longtime drummer Nick D'Virgilio. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while exploring new creative directions, navigating both nostalgia and innovation after more than two decades in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Symphony X· Transatlantic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 To Breathe Another Day 5:38
- 2 What Becomes of Me 6:11
- 3 Somebody’s Home 6:32
- 4 Have We All Gone Crazy Yet 8:06
- 5 So This Is Life 5:35
- 6 One So Wise 6:57
- 7 Box of Spiders 5:28
- 8 Beginnings 7:25
Disc 2
- 1 Days We’ll Remember 4:14
- 2 Bulletproof 4:41
- 3 Vault 4:39
- 4 Armageddon Nervous 3:32
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