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The First Twenty Years

Spock's Beard · 2015

253 min · 26 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A sweeping journey through progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with heartfelt storytelling and symphonic arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • patient unfolding of intricate melodies
  • sweeping soundscapes for deep focus
  • reflective moments during quiet solitude
  • long-form tracks for committed listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'The First Twenty Years' marks Spock's Beard's retrospective compilation album celebrating two decades of their music. This collection showcases the band's evolution from their self-titled debut in 1995 to their more recent works, highlighting their significant contributions to the progressive rock and metal genres during that time.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Symphony X· Transatlantic
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Light 15:33
  • 2 Thoughts 7:12
  • 3 The Doorway 11:37
  • 4 June 5:31
  • 5 Day for Night 7:36
  • 6 At the End of the Day 16:30
  • 7 Solitary Soul 7:33
  • 8 Wind at My Back 5:12

Disc 2

  • 1 The Bottom Line 7:37
  • 2 She Is Everything 6:50
  • 3 On a Perfect Day 7:49
  • 4 Jaws of Heaven 16:26
  • 5 Waiting for Me 12:37
  • 6 Tides of Time 7:50
  • 7 Falling for Forever 20:01

Disc 3

  • 1 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Start 6:10
  • 2 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Beginnings 6:32
  • 3 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Walking on the Wind 7:27
  • 4 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Working With Kevin 5:48
  • 5 Don’t Try This Anywhere: The Doorway 13:15
  • 6 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Rehearsing Kindness 8:37
  • 7 Don’t Try This Anywhere: BosPop 5:31
  • 8 Don’t Try This Anywhere: The Light 20:24
  • 9 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Perpetual Changes 12:47
  • 10 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Encore 5:45
  • 11 Don’t Try This Anywhere: Back in the Day 5:40

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