Passengers
Mostly Autumn · 2003
60 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of progressive rock woven with ethereal vocals and intricate guitar work that transports listeners through emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pure White Light — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of emotive vocals and soaring instrumentals, showcasing a powerful chorus that lingers long after listening.
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Passengers — The title track encapsulates the thematic essence of the album, featuring haunting melodies that reflect on life's transient nature and human connections.
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Bitterness Burnt — With its dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, this song highlights the band's ability to convey deep emotional conflict through their music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush instrumentation for deep immersion
- narrative arcs that invite reflection
- patient unfolding of emotional themes
- evening relaxation with warm melodies
- thoughtful listening during quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Passengers' was the fifth studio album by Mostly Autumn, released in 2003, following their commercial breakthrough 'Spirit of Autumn Past'. At this point, the band had solidified their style, blending rock with folk and Celtic influences, gaining a loyal following in the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pineapple Thief· Anathema· Gazpacho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something in Between 3:52
- 2 Pure White Light 4:33
- 3 Another Life 4:36
- 4 Bitterness Burnt 4:56
- 5 Caught in a Fold 3:52
- 6 Simple Ways 6:13
- 7 First Thought 4:46
- 8 Passengers 6:05
- 9 Distant Train 4:50
- 10 Answer the Question 5:01
- 11 Pass the Clock, Part 1 2:40
- 12 Pass the Clock, Part 2 5:49
- 13 Pass the Clock, Part 3 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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