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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- psychedelic soundscapes for exploration
- immersive headphone detail hunting
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- long-form tracks for deep dives
Maybe skip if you want
- short attention spans may struggle
- instant gratification seekers should skip
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Radioactive Toy 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 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 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
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