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.
Why this album works
The album serves as a comprehensive overview of Spock's Beard's career, featuring remastered tracks and fan favorites that resonate with long-time listeners. It received favorable reviews and helped solidify their legacy in the progressive rock community, illustrating their influence on both contemporary artists and the genre itself.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks patient unfolding of intricate melodies sweeping soundscapes for deep focus
- 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
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Light Standout 15:33
- 2 Thoughts 7:12
- 3 The Doorway 11:37
- 4 June Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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