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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