The Inconsolable Secret
Glass Hammer · 2005
168 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling journey through symphonic landscapes, blending intricate melodies with rich storytelling in a progressive rock odyssey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- immersive storytelling through sound
- ideal for reflective journeys
- long-form exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'The Inconsolable Secret' marked Glass Hammer's return to the studio after their 2000 album 'The Middle of Nowhere.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the progressive rock scene, blending classic influences with modern sensibilities. This album showcased their ambition with ambitious track lengths and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flower Kings· Spock's Beard· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Maker of Crowns 15:21
- 2 The Knight of the North 24:39
Disc 2
- 1 Long and Long Ago 10:19
- 2 The Morning She Woke 5:39
- 3 Lirazel 4:33
- 4 The High Place 3:34
- 5 Morrigan’s Song 2:12
- 6 Walking Toward Doom 2:01
- 7 Mog Ruith 2:04
- 8 Through a Glass Darkly 6:50
- 9 The Lady Waits 5:46
- 10 The Mirror Cracks 2:11
- 11 Having Caught a Glimpse 13:22
Disc 3
- 1 Long and Long Ago 10:21
- 2 The Morning She Woke 5:40
- 3 A Maker of Crowns 15:22
- 4 The Knight of the North 24:40
- 5 Having Caught a Glimpse 13:26
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