The Perfect Element, Part I
Pain of Salvation · 2000
72 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with deeply personal narratives and grand thematic explorations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments of deep reflection
- immersive storytelling through intricate soundscapes
- patient builds rewarding attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'The Perfect Element, Part I' is Pain of Salvation's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Entropia.' At this point in their career, the band was consolidating their unique sound and lyrical depth, establishing themselves as a key player in the progressive metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chapter I. “As These Two Desolate Worlds Collide”: Used 5:23
- 2 Chapter I. “As These Two Desolate Worlds Collide”: In the Flesh 8:36
- 3 Chapter I. “As These Two Desolate Worlds Collide”: Ashes 4:28
- 4 Chapter I. “As These Two Desolate Worlds Collide”: Morning on Earth 4:34
- 5 Chapter II. “It All Catches Up on You When You Slow Down”: Idioglossia 8:29
- 6 Chapter II. “It All Catches Up on You When You Slow Down”: Her Voices 7:56
- 7 Chapter II. “It All Catches Up on You When You Slow Down”: Dedication 4:00
- 8 Chapter II. “It All Catches Up on You When You Slow Down”: King of Loss 9:46
- 9 Chapter III. “Far Beyond the Point of No Return”: Reconciliation 4:24
- 10 Chapter III. “Far Beyond the Point of No Return”: Song for the Innocent 3:02
- 11 Chapter III. “Far Beyond the Point of No Return”: Falling 1:50
- 12 Chapter III. “Far Beyond the Point of No Return”: The Perfect Element 10:09
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