Six
Tony Banks · 2012
51 min · 6 tracks · rock music
A lush blend of symphonic rock and progressive textures, evoking vast landscapes and introspective journeys.
Top tracks — play these first
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Siren — This opening track sets the tone with ethereal melodies and complex structures, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of longing and introspection.
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City of Gold — As the longest track on the album, it showcases intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that highlight Banks' skill as a composer and musician.
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The Oracle — This track features a haunting motif that reflects the album's overarching themes of fate and discovery, making it a pivotal moment in the listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong orchestral composition and progressive elements, appealing to fans of symphonic rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extensive use of orchestral arrangements, with strings and brass complementing the rock instrumentation throughout.
- Each track typically builds from a soft introduction to a more dynamic climax, often incorporating multiple tempo changes.
- The final track, 'City of Gold', includes an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- introspective journeys through sound
- lush landscapes inviting reflection
- patient unfolding of musical themes
- immersive experience for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of immediate gratification
- casual background music listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Six marked Tony Banks’ first solo studio album in over a decade, following his previous work, 1991’s Still. As a member of Genesis, Banks had already established himself as a pioneer of progressive rock, but this album represents a return to his individual artistry, showcasing his growth as a composer outside the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rick Wakeman· Keith Emerson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Siren 8:49
- 2 Still Waters 6:41
- 3 Blade 10:20
- 4 Wild Pilgrimage 8:14
- 5 The Oracle 5:16
- 6 City of Gold 12:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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