One Hour by the Concrete Lake
Pain of Salvation · 1998
59 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A haunting blend of progressive metal and introspective lyrics that explores themes of identity and existentialism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional progression
- introspective exploration of identity
- thought-provoking late-night listening
- immersive journey through themes
- dynamic shifts in mood
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'One Hour by the Concrete Lake' is Pain of Salvation's second album, following their debut 'Entropia' from 1997. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the progressive metal genre, experimenting with complex compositions and deep lyrical content. This album marked a significant step in their artistic development as they began to establish a dedicated following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spirit of the Land 0:43
- 2 Part of the Machine: Inside 6:12
- 3 Part of the Machine: The Big Machine 4:21
- 4 Part of the Machine: New Year’s Eve 5:43
- 5 Spirit of Man: Handful of Nothing 5:39
- 6 Spirit of Man: Water 5:05
- 7 Spirit of Man: Home 5:49
- 8 Karachay: Black Hills 6:33
- 9 Karachay: Pilgrim 3:17
- 10 Karachay: Shore Serenity 3:13
- 11 Karachay: Inside Out 13:20
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