Released 20 years ago
The Philosophy of Velocity
Brazil · 2006
48 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
An intricate blend of progressive rock with whimsical storytelling and complex arrangements that challenge traditional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Au Revoir, Mr. Mercury — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mortality and nostalgia, featuring intricate instrumentation that builds tension and resolution throughout its duration.
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Breathe — With its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's capacity for emotional depth while maintaining their signature complexity.
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Crime (and the Antique Solution) — This opening track sets the stage for the album’s eclectic sound, blending playful lyrics with dynamic shifts in tempo and style that showcase Brazil's innovative approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On Safe Cracking and Rubella 1:16
- 2 Crime (and the Antique Solution) 3:15
- 3 You Never Know 3:49
- 4 The Vapours 2:50
- 5 Cameo 3:21
- 6 Candles (Cast Long Shadows) 5:09
- 7 Au Revoir, Mr. Mercury 6:20
- 8 Captain Mainwaring 5:50
- 9 A Year in Heaven 5:12
- 10 The Remarkable Cholmondeley Chute System 0:49
- 11 Breathe 3:47
- 12 Strange Days 6:29
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