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Sadness Will Prevail

Today Is the Day · 2002

145 min · 30 tracks · noise rock

A chaotic fusion of dissonant noise and visceral intensity that challenges the boundaries of rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic intensity for cathartic release
  • long-form tracks for deep immersion
  • emotional rawness with visceral impact
  • explorative listening for sonic challenges
  • frantic pace with abrupt transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured and predictable music
  • seek instant gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Sadness Will Prevail' marked Today Is the Day's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 1999 release 'In the Eyes of God'. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the noise rock scene, embracing increasingly experimental sounds and themes. The album reflects a culmination of their journey into darker sonic territories.
Stylistic neighbors
Unsane· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Maggots and Riots 2:38
  • 2 Criminal 4:40
  • 3 Distortion of Nature 2:45
  • 4 Crooked 2:59
  • 5 Butterflies 3:07
  • 6 Unearthed 3:16
  • 7 The Descent 4:59
  • 8 Death Requiem 4:17
  • 9 Christianized Magick 5:24
  • 10 Voice of Reason: Vicious Barker 2:20
  • 11 Face After the Shot 4:09
  • 12 The Ivory of Self Hate 3:40
  • 13 The Nailing 5:35
  • 14 Mistake 3:35
  • 15 Invincible 7:30
  • 16 Aurora 3:02
  • 17 Sadness Will Prevail 8:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Myriad 6:09
  • 2 Spaceship 1:54
  • 3 Flowers Made of Flesh 3:21
  • 4 Your Life is Over 4:31
  • 5 Control the Media 6:39
  • 6 Vivicide 2:33
  • 7 Miasma 1:01
  • 8 Times of Pain 4:02
  • 9 Breadwinner 1:20
  • 10 Friend 2:08
  • 11 Never Answer the Phone 23:15
  • 12 I Live to See You Smile 4:28
  • 13 Sadness Will Prevail Theme 11:25

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