Released 14 years ago today
Perilous
Glass Hammer · 2012
57 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a lush progressive rock landscape that invites deep contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sunset Gate Start here — Opening with sweeping synths and soaring guitar solos, this track sets the tone for the entire album’s ethereal and immersive soundscape.
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We Slept, We Dreamed — This song features an elaborate structure combining rich harmonies and dynamic shifts, exemplifying the band's ability to blend storytelling with musical complexity.
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Where Sorrows Died and Came No More — Closing the album, this track encapsulates the overarching themes of loss and hope, with poignant lyrics complemented by lush instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and smooth transitions create a cohesive listening experience typical of progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for intricate musical development and thematic exploration.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the narrative arc of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intricate melodies for deep focus
- ethereal vocals enhance introspective moments
- narrative-driven listening experience
- ideal for reflective evening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious narrative and musical complexity mark it as a high point in their catalog.
- Career context
- By the time 'Perilous' was released in 2012, Glass Hammer had established themselves as a significant force in the progressive rock scene, following their 2009 album 'The Inconsolable Secret.' This record marked a continuation of their exploration into thematic storytelling and complex arrangements, showcasing their evolution while still appealing to longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flower Kings· Spock's Beard· Yes
Tracklist
- 1 The Sunset Gate Start here 7:37
- 2 Beyond They Dwell 4:00
- 3 The Restless Ones 3:36
- 4 They Cast Their Spell 3:21
- 5 We Slept, We Dreamed 7:41
- 6 The Years Were Sped 2:57
- 7 Our Foe Revealed 6:27
- 8 Toward Home We Fled 6:47
- 9 As the Sun Dipped Low 1:32
- 10 The Wolf Gave Chase 1:59
- 11 We Fell at Last 1:55
- 12 In That Lonely Place 3:10
- 13 Where Sorrows Died and Came No More 6:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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