Still Life
Fates Warning · 1998
107 min · 19 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling journey of progressive metal that intertwines complex rhythms with introspective lyrics and atmospheric melodies.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its ambitious structure, featuring long compositions like 'The Ivory Gate of Dreams', which spans over 20 minutes. It received critical acclaim and is often cited as influential within the progressive metal genre, impacting subsequent bands seeking to balance complexity with melodic accessibility.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution introspective journey of reflection suitable for focused listening
- Context
- By the time 'Still Life' was released in 1998, Fates Warning was already an established name in the progressive metal scene, having released six albums since their debut in 1984. This album marked a return to their progressive roots after the more straightforward heavy metal approach of their previous record, 'Inside Out', showcasing a maturation in both songwriting and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coroner· Marty Friedman· Nevermore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part I 2:10
- 2 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part II 3:35
- 3 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part III 3:56
- 4 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part IV Standout 4:33
- 5 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part V 5:27
- 6 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part VI 7:04
- 7 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part VII 5:37
- 8 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part VIII 2:43
- 9 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part IX 4:42
- 10 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part X 1:11
- 11 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part XI 3:23
- 12 A Pleasant Shade of Gray, Part XII 7:31
Disc 2
- 1 The Ivory Gate of Dreams Standout 20:54
- 2 The Eleventh Hour 8:15
- 3 Point of View Standout 4:33
- 4 Monument 6:46
- 5 At Fates Hands 6:48
- 6 Prelude to Ruin 3:38
- 7 We Only Say Goodbye 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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