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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective moments of deep reflection immersive storytelling through intricate soundscapes
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive metal
The Perfect Element, Part I is an album by Pain of Salvation, released in 2000. Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with deeply personal narratives and grand thematic explorations. This album received critical acclaim for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, solidifying Pain of Salvation's reputation. It has influenced many progressive metal bands and is often cited in discussions of concept albums within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Perfect Element, Part I sound like?
Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with deeply personal narratives and grand thematic explorations. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes The Perfect Element, Part I by Pain of Salvation notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, solidifying Pain of Salvation's reputation. It has influenced many progressive metal bands and is often cited in discussions of concept albums within the genre. 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.
Who is The Perfect Element, Part I for?
The Perfect Element, Part I works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, introspective moments of deep reflection and immersive storytelling through intricate soundscapes.
How many songs are on The Perfect Element, Part I?
The Perfect Element, Part I has 12 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
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
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
72 min 42 sec
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