Stupid Dream
Porcupine Tree · 1999
60 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
Melodic progressive rock intertwines with atmospheric soundscapes, exploring themes of disillusionment and introspection.
Why this album works
'Stupid Dream' received widespread critical acclaim and is credited with helping to expand the progressive rock genre's reach during the late '90s. Tracks like 'Piano Lessons' charted on the Billboard Heatseekers, indicating the band's growing popularity in alternative music circles.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution introspective reflections on disillusionment immersive exploration of soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Stupid Dream' marked Porcupine Tree's fifth studio album and a significant turning point in their career. Following the more experimental 'Signify', this record showcased a shift towards accessible melodies and song structures, paving the way for their later mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Deep Purple· Jerry Garcia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Even Less Standout 7:11
- 2 Piano Lessons Standout 4:21
- 3 Stupid Dream 0:28
- 4 Pure Narcotic 5:02
- 5 Slave Called Shiver 4:40
- 6 Don’t Hate Me 8:30
- 7 This Is No Rehearsal 3:26
- 8 Baby Dream in Cellophane 3:15
- 9 Stranger by the Minute 4:30
- 10 A Smart Kid 5:22
- 11 Tinto Brass 6:17
- 12 Stop Swimming Standout 6:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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