The Source
Ayreon · 2017
88 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera
A sprawling rock opera that merges progressive metal with narrative-driven storytelling in a futuristic setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- immersive narrative-driven storytelling
- thought-provoking themes of existence
- wave-like pacing with crescendos
- engaging for long listening sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer standalone tracks only
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 28, 2017, 'The Source' is Ayreon's ninth studio album and marks a continuation of Arjen Lucassen's ambitious rock opera series. Following the success of 'The Theory of Everything' (2013), this album further solidifies his reputation for complex musical narratives and innovative collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Symphony X· Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Day That the World Breaks Down 12:31
- 2 Sea of Machines 5:09
- 3 Everybody Dies 4:43
- 4 Star of Sirrah 7:04
- 5 All That Was 3:36
- 6 Run! Apocalypse! Run! 4:53
- 7 Condemned to Live 6:14
Disc 2
- 1 Aquatic Race 6:44
- 2 The Dream Dissolves 6:11
- 3 Deathcry of a Race 4:43
- 4 Into the Ocean 4:53
- 5 Bay of Dreams 4:24
- 6 Planet Y Is Alive! 6:02
- 7 The Source Will Flow 4:13
- 8 Journey to Forever 3:20
- 9 The Human Compulsion 2:15
- 10 March of the Machines 1:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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