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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- introspective reflections on disillusionment
- immersive exploration of soundscapes
- for contemplative afternoons
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Even Less 7:11
- 2 Piano Lessons 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 6:53
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