Space Avenue cover

Space Avenue

Waltari · 1997

74 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · avant-garde metal

A cosmic blend of heavy riffs and eclectic sounds, merging metal with avant-garde experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to epic climax
  • intense moments of sonic exploration
  • nighttime driving with friends
  • immersive headphone listening experience
  • dynamic shifts in pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Space Avenue' was Waltari's fifth studio album and showcased their continued evolution after the commercial success of 'Above You, Below Me' in 1995. The band was exploring a more progressive sound while maintaining their unique fusion of various genres, reflecting their status as pioneers in the Finnish metal scene during this period.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 External 4:55
  • 2 Far Away 4:52
  • 3 Wolves on the Street 4:26
  • 4 Progression 4:03
  • 5 Blind Zone 4:16
  • 6 Purify Yourself 5:21
  • 7 Stars 4:26
  • 8 Prime Time 3:56
  • 9 Main Stream 4:02
  • 10 Look Out Tonite 5:56
  • 11 Walkin’ in the Neon 4:07
  • 12 Mad Luxury 18:55
  • 13 Purified‐Mix (instrumental mix) 4:59

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