Octane Twisted
Porcupine Tree · 2012
128 min · 21 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, blending progressive rock with metal intensity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks atmospheric soundscapes for exploration patient listening for deep immersion
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Octane Twisted' captures Porcupine Tree's evolution as a band after their acclaimed 2009 album 'The Incident'. At this point, they were exploring a mix of live recordings and studio material, demonstrating their ability to craft complex arrangements while still engaging with audiences on stage. This album represents a pivotal moment in their career as they began to transition towards a hiatus.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Octane Twisted is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2012. A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, blending progressive rock with metal intensity. 'Octane Twisted' is significant for its dynamic live recordings that showcase the band's musicianship, contributing to their reputation in the progressive rock scene. It received positive reviews from critics, including a feature on Prog Magazine’s list of notable releases in 2012, further solidifying Porcupine Tree's influence within the genre as they approached the end of their active years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Octane Twisted sound like?
A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, blending progressive rock with metal intensity. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Octane Twisted by Porcupine Tree notable?
'Octane Twisted' is significant for its dynamic live recordings that showcase the band's musicianship, contributing to their reputation in the progressive rock scene. It received positive reviews from critics, including a feature on Prog Magazine’s list of notable releases in 2012, further solidifying Porcupine Tree's influence within the genre as they approached the end of their active years. Released in 2012, 'Octane Twisted' captures Porcupine Tree's evolution as a band after their acclaimed 2009 album 'The Incident'. At this point, they were exploring a mix of live recordings and studio material, demonstrating their ability to craft complex arrangements while still engaging with audiences on stage. This album represents a pivotal moment in their career as they began to transition towards a hiatus.
Who is Octane Twisted for?
Octane Twisted works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, atmospheric soundscapes for exploration and patient listening for deep immersion.
How many songs are on Octane Twisted?
Octane Twisted has 21 tracks, running approximately 128 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 2
- 1 Hatesong Standout 9:57
- 2 Russia on Ice / The Pills I’m Taking 15:02
- 3 Stars Die 5:57
- 4 Bonnie the Cat 6:11
- 5 Even Less Standout 14:28
- 6 Dislocated Day 7:05
- 7 Arriving Somewhere but Not Here Standout 12:59
Disc 3
- 1 Occam’s Razor 2:19
- 2 The Blind House 5:54
- 3 Great Expectations 1:27
- 4 Kneel and Disconnect 2:02
- 5 Drawing The Line 4:43
- 6 The Incident 5:19
- 7 Your Unpleasant Family 1:50
- 8 The Yellow Windows of the Evening Train 2:01
- 9 Time Flies 11:59
- 10 Degree Zero of Liberty 1:45
- 11 Octane Twisted 5:03
- 12 The Seance 2:39
- 13 Circle of Manias 2:30
- 14 I Drive the Hearse 7:21
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
128 min 31 sec
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