Porcelain
Sparta · 2004
60 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · art rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with urgent rhythms, creating a reflective yet powerful soundscape.
Why this album works
'Porcelain' received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and musical experimentation, charting at No. 49 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album also showcased the band's influence in the alternative rock scene, contributing to discussions around the evolution of post-hardcore music in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions reflective and contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in January 2004, 'Porcelain' is Sparta's second studio album, following their debut 'Wiretap Scars' from 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying their post-hardcore identity and expanding their sonic palette, building on the momentum of their debut while experimenting more with art rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Lou Reed· Electric Light Orchestra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guns of Memorial Park Standout 3:49
- 2 Hiss the Villain Standout 3:27
- 3 While Oceana Sleeps Standout 4:24
- 4 La Cerca 3:43
- 5 Breaking the Broken 3:47
- 6 Lines in Sand 6:02
- 7 End Moraine 4:26
- 8 Death in the Family 3:37
- 9 Syncope 1:19
- 10 Tensioning 5:59
- 11 Travel by Bloodline 3:06
- 12 P.O.M.E. 0:47
- 13 From Now to Never 8:39
- 14 Splinters 4:23
- 15 Farewell Ruins 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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