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The Symbol Remains

Blue Öyster Cult · 2020

61 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A blend of hard-hitting rock anthems and introspective ballads, laced with Blue Öyster Cult's signature mystique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective ballads for reflection
  • hard-hitting anthems for empowerment
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer single tracks over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 9, 2020, 'The Symbol Remains' marks Blue Öyster Cult's first studio album in nearly two decades, following 2001's 'Curse of the Hidden Mirror.' This album arrived during a period of renewed interest in their classic catalog, showcasing their enduring legacy in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
UFO· Rainbow· Deep Purple

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 That Was Me 3:18
  • 2 Box in My Head 3:45
  • 3 Tainted Blood 4:17
  • 4 Nightmare Epiphany 5:30
  • 5 Edge of the World 4:52
  • 6 The Machine 4:14
  • 7 Train True (Lennie’s Song) 3:57
  • 8 The Return of St. Cecilia 4:12
  • 9 Stand and Fight 4:48
  • 10 Florida Man 4:08
  • 11 The Alchemist 6:00
  • 12 Secret Road 5:24
  • 13 There’s a Crime 3:37
  • 14 Fight 3:12

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