Rare Species
Waltari · 2004
71 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · avant-garde metal
Eclectic metal fusion blends progressive rhythms with avant-garde melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Rare Species' showcases Waltari's unique blend of genres and received notable attention in Finland, contributing to their reputation as pioneers in the Finnish metal scene. The album's experimental nature has influenced several artists in the avant-garde metal genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective lyrics for deep reflection wave-like pacing encourages engagement
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Rare Species' is Waltari's seventh studio album, following their 2001 album 'Blood Sample'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a wide range of musical styles and solidifying their identity within the alternative and avant-garde metal scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Meshuggah· Arcturus· Green Carnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Day 4:09
- 2 Life Without Love 3:59
- 3 Megacity Rain Standout 4:49
- 4 Dreamworld 4:09
- 5 What I Really Know 4:40
- 6 My Pain Standout 5:19
- 7 Quick as a Day 4:54
- 8 Dream 5:13
- 9 Alone 5:47
- 10 Live This! 5:21
- 11 Wasting My Mind 4:31
- 12 No Limit / Your Funky Rhythm / Symphony of Destruction Standout 6:53
- 13 Guardian Angel 3:36
- 14 Living Then Living Now 2:35
- 15 New Church 3:31
- 16 There's No Tomorrow 1:55
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