Snow
Spock's Beard · 2002
114 min · 26 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies and rich orchestration, blending progressive rock with emotional depth.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim and is often cited as one of the band's best works, showcasing their musical complexity and lyrical depth. It also debuted at number one on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, reflecting its impact within the progressive rock scene and beyond.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks sweeping narratives that unfold slowly introspective moments for deep reflection
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Snow' is Spock's Beard's sixth studio album and marks a significant point in their evolution following the departure of founding member Neal Morse. This concept album showcases their ambition to blend storytelling with music, solidifying their place in the progressive rock genre during a time when they were striving for broader recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Made Alive / Overture Standout 5:32
- 2 Stranger in a Strange Land Standout 4:29
- 3 Long Time Suffering 6:03
- 4 Welcome to NYC 3:32
- 5 Love Beyond Words 3:24
- 6 The 39th Street Blues (I’m Sick) 4:05
- 7 Devil’s Got My Throat Standout 7:17
- 8 Open Wide the Flood Gates 6:14
- 9 Open the Gates, Part 2 3:02
- 10 Solitary Soul 7:33
- 11 Wind at My Back 5:12
Disc 2
- 1 Second Overture 3:47
- 2 4th of July 3:11
- 3 I’m the Guy 4:48
- 4 Reflection 2:49
- 5 Carie 3:06
- 6 Looking for Answers 5:17
- 7 Freak Boy 2:12
- 8 All Is Vanity 4:35
- 9 I’m Dying 5:09
- 10 Freak Boy, Part 2 3:01
- 11 Devil’s Got My Throat Revisited 1:55
- 12 Snow’s Night Out 2:04
- 13 Ladies and Gentlemen, Mister Ryo Okumoto on the Keyboards 2:40
- 14 I Will Go 5:08
- 15 Made Alive Again / Wind at My Back 8:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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