Road Salt Two
Pain of Salvation · 2011
55 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that challenges the boundaries of progressive metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments of reflection
- dynamic journey through emotions
- headphone detail hunting experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Road Salt Two' is Pain of Salvation's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Scarsick' from 2007. At this point, the band was navigating a significant stylistic shift, moving away from traditional progressive metal towards more eclectic influences and a more accessible sound. This album further solidified their evolving identity in the metal scene while exploring deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Road Salt Theme 0:45
- 2 Softly She Cries 4:18
- 3 Conditioned 4:30
- 4 Healing Now 4:34
- 5 To the Shoreline 3:03
- 6 Break Darling Break 2:22
- 7 Eleven 2:28
- 8 1979 2:53
- 9 Of Salt 2:36
- 10 The Deeper Cut 6:14
- 11 Mortar Grind 5:49
- 12 Through the Distance 3:00
- 13 The Physics of Gridlock 8:43
- 14 End Credits 2:20
- 15 Last Night 0:59
- 16 Thirty-Eight 0:47
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