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The Harmony Codex

Steven Wilson · 2023

460 min · 76 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

An intricate tapestry of sound, blending progressive rock with experimental pop elements and rich atmospheric textures.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive headphone detail exploration
  • dynamic soundscapes for introspection
  • extended tracks for deep listening
  • experimental remixes enhance variety

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 29, 2023, 'The Harmony Codex' is Steven Wilson's follow-up to his 2021 album 'The Future Bites'. At this stage in his career, Wilson continues to explore complex themes through innovative soundscapes, further solidifying his reputation as a pioneering figure in modern progressive music.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

Disc 2

  • 1 Codex Theme #7 0:59
  • 2 Economies of Scale (Manic Street Preachers remix) 4:04
  • 3 Codex Theme #9 0:32
  • 4 Inclination (Faultline remix) 7:29
  • 5 Impossible Tightrope (alternate version) 10:10
  • 6 Codex Theme #6 1:07
  • 7 Beautiful Scarecrow (Meat Beat Manifesto Excursion 1) 6:04
  • 8 Codex Theme #8 1:03
  • 9 Time Is Running Out (Mikael Åkerfeldt version) 3:47
  • 10 Staircase (Interpol remix) 6:48
  • 11 Codex Theme #3 1:04
  • 12 What Life Brings (Aug 22 mix by Roland Orzabel) 4:16
  • 13 The Harmony Codex (long take) 17:02
  • 14 Staircase (Radiophonic Workshop remix) 12:37

Disc 3

  • 1 Inclination 7:15
  • 2 What Life Brings 3:40
  • 3 Economies of Scale 4:17
  • 4 Impossible Tightrope 10:42
  • 5 Rock Bottom 4:25
  • 6 Beautiful Scarecrow 5:21
  • 7 The Harmony Codex 9:50
  • 8 Time Is Running Out 3:57
  • 9 Actual Brutal Facts 5:05
  • 10 Staircase 9:26
  • 11 Inclination (5.1 mix) 7:15
  • 12 What Life Brings (5.1 mix) 3:40
  • 13 Economies of Scale (5.1 mix) 4:17
  • 14 Impossible Tightrope (5.1 mix) 10:42
  • 15 Rock Bottom (5.1 mix) 4:25
  • 16 Beautiful Scarecrow (5.1 mix) 5:21
  • 17 The Harmony Codex (5.1 mix) 9:50
  • 18 Time Is Running Out (5.1 mix) 3:57
  • 19 Actual Brutal Facts (5.1 mix) 5:05
  • 20 Staircase (5.1 mix) 9:26
  • 21 Inclination (Atmos mix) 7:15
  • 22 What Life Brings (Atmos mix) 3:40
  • 23 Economies of Scale (Atmos mix) 4:17
  • 24 Impossible Tightrope (Atmos mix) 10:42
  • 25 Rock Bottom (Atmos mix) 4:25
  • 26 Beautiful Scarecrow (Atmos mix) 5:21
  • 27 The Harmony Codex (Atmos mix) 9:50
  • 28 Time Is Running Out (Atmos mix) 3:57
  • 29 Actual Brutal Facts (Atmos mix) 5:05
  • 30 Staircase (Atmos mix) 9:26
  • 31 Inclination (instrumental) 7:15
  • 32 What Life Brings (instrumental) 3:40
  • 33 Economies of Scale (instrumental) 4:17
  • 34 Impossible Tightrope (instrumental) 10:42
  • 35 Rock Bottom (instrumental) 4:25
  • 36 Beautiful Scarecrow (instrumental) 5:21
  • 37 The Harmony Codex (instrumental) 9:50
  • 38 Time Is Running Out (instrumental) 3:57
  • 39 Actual Brutal Facts (instrumental) 5:05
  • 40 Staircase (instrumental) 9:26
  • 41 Inclination (instrumental 5.1 mix) 7:15
  • 42 What Life Brings (instrumental 5.1 mix) 3:40
  • 43 Economies of Scale (instrumental 5.1 mix) 4:17
  • 44 Impossible Tightrope (instrumental 5.1 mix) 10:42
  • 45 Rock Bottom (instrumental 5.1 mix) 4:25
  • 46 Beautiful Scarecrow (instrumental 5.1 mix) 5:21
  • 47 The Harmony Codex (instrumental 5.1 mix) 9:50
  • 48 Time Is Running Out (instrumental 5.1 mix) 3:57
  • 49 Actual Brutal Facts (instrumental 5.1 mix) 5:05
  • 50 Staircase (instrumental 5.1 mix) 9:26
  • 51 Inclination (instrumental Atmos mix) 7:15
  • 52 What Life Brings (instrumental Atmos mix) 3:40
  • 53 Economies of Scale (instrumental Atmos mix) 4:17
  • 54 Impossible Tightrope (instrumental Atmos mix) 10:42
  • 55 Rock Bottom (instrumental Atmos mix) 4:25
  • 56 Beautiful Scarecrow (instrumental Atmos mix) 5:21
  • 57 The Harmony Codex (instrumental Atmos mix) 9:50
  • 58 Time Is Running Out (instrumental Atmos mix) 3:57
  • 59 Actual Brutal Facts (instrumental Atmos mix) 5:05
  • 60 Staircase (instrumental Atmos mix) 9:26
  • 61 Economies of Scale (video)
  • 62 The Harmony Codex (video)

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