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Sleeping in Traffic: Part One

Beardfish

65 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling tapestry of progressive rock that weaves intricate melodies with dynamic shifts and theatrical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • theatrical storytelling throughout
  • for long drives
  • patient builds with rich melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy compositions
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Sleeping in Traffic: Part One' was Beardfish's third studio album, following their previous release 'The Void' in 2006. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their unique sound within the progressive rock scene, gaining recognition for their blend of humor and seriousness in musical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Muse· Nikolai Noskov· King Crimson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 …On the Verge of Sanity 0:48
  • 2 Sunrise 7:54
  • 3 Afternoon Conversation 3:42
  • 4 And Never Know 5:59
  • 5 Roulette 12:07
  • 6 Dark Poet 3:24
  • 7 Harmony 7:21
  • 8 The Ungodly Slob 6:43
  • 9 Year of the Knife 7:29
  • 10 Without You 2:39
  • 11 Same Old Song (Sunset) 7:50

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