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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • atmospheric soundscapes for exploration
  • patient listening for deep immersion
  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • long-form tracks that unfold

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson

Tracklist

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

Disc 2

  • 1 Hatesong 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 14:28
  • 6 Dislocated Day 7:05
  • 7 Arriving Somewhere but Not Here 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

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