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Released 20 years ago

Spock's Beard

Spock's Beard · 2006

77 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies, dynamic rhythms, and emotional narratives defining modern progressive rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • intricate melodies for attentive listening
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity
  • thoughtful narratives for reflective moments
  • engaging storytelling across multiple tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Spock's Beard' is the band's eighth studio album and marks a return to form after a brief hiatus. It follows their previous album, 'Octane' (2005), and showcases a mature sound that reflects the band's evolution in the progressive rock genre. This album also arrives during a period of lineup stability, with founding members continuing to shape their distinctive musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Symphony X· Transatlantic

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On a Perfect Day 7:45
  • 2 Skeletons at the Feast 6:33
  • 3 Is This Love 2:51
  • 4 All That’s Left 4:45
  • 5 With Your Kiss 11:46
  • 6 Sometimes They Stay, Sometimes They Go 4:31
  • 7 The Slow Crash Landing Man 5:47
  • 8 Wherever You Stand 5:09
  • 9 Hereafter 5:01
  • 10 As Far as the Mind Can See, Part 1: Dreaming in the Age of Answers 4:44
  • 11 As Far as the Mind Can See, Part 2: Here’s a Man 3:28
  • 12 As Far as the Mind Can See, Part 3: They Know We Know 3:15
  • 13 As Far as the Mind Can See, Part 4: Stream of Unconsciousness 5:22
  • 14 Rearranged 6:08

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