Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997
Porcupine Tree · 2002
146 min · 21 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling journey through psychedelic soundscapes layered with intricate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity psychedelic soundscapes for exploration immersive headphone detail hunting
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997' serves as a retrospective compilation of Porcupine Tree's early works, encapsulating their evolution from a niche progressive band to a more recognized name in the genre. This album came right before their breakthrough with 'In Absentia', marking a pivotal transition in their sonic identity.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2002. A sprawling journey through psychedelic soundscapes layered with intricate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. This compilation has been instrumental in introducing new listeners to Porcupine Tree's earlier sound, showcasing their experimental roots. It has received positive critical reception and is often cited as essential for understanding the band's development leading up to their commercial peak in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 sound like?
A sprawling journey through psychedelic soundscapes layered with intricate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 by Porcupine Tree notable?
This compilation has been instrumental in introducing new listeners to Porcupine Tree's earlier sound, showcasing their experimental roots. It has received positive critical reception and is often cited as essential for understanding the band's development leading up to their commercial peak in the early 2000s. Released in 2002, 'Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997' serves as a retrospective compilation of Porcupine Tree's early works, encapsulating their evolution from a niche progressive band to a more recognized name in the genre. This album came right before their breakthrough with 'In Absentia', marking a pivotal transition in their sonic identity.
Who is Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 for?
Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied intensity, psychedelic soundscapes for exploration and immersive headphone detail hunting.
How many songs are on Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997?
Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991–1997 has 21 tracks, running approximately 146 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Radioactive Toy Standout 10:10
- 2 Nine Cats 3:51
- 3 And the Swallows Dance Above the Sun 4:02
- 4 Nostalgia Factory 7:33
- 5 Voyage 34, Phase One Standout 12:54
- 6 Synesthesia (extended version) 7:54
- 7 Phantoms 3:14
- 8 Up the Downstair 10:09
- 9 Fadeaway 6:16
- 10 Rainy Taxi 6:52
Disc 2
- 1 Stars Die 5:06
- 2 The Sky Moves Sideways, Phase One Standout 18:37
- 3 Men of Wood 3:35
- 4 Waiting 4:29
- 5 The Sound of No-One Listening 8:13
- 6 Colourflow in Mind 3:49
- 7 Fuse the Sky 4:33
- 8 Signify II 6:04
- 9 Every Home Is Wired 5:13
- 10 Sever 5:33
- 11 Dark Matter 8:12
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
146 min 29 sec
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