What makes The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild by Sikth notable?

This album is significant for its role in shaping the progressive metal genre during the early 2000s, influencing subsequent bands with its technical prowess and experimental approach. It received critical acclaim, appearing on various year-end lists and helping to solidify Sikth's reputation as innovators within the metal community. Released in 2003, The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild is Sikth's debut full-length album, following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was establishing themselves in the UK progressive metal scene, showcasing their unique sound characterized by complex rhythms and dual vocal styles.

How many songs are on The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild?

The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild

Sikth · 2003

60 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal

An intricate tapestry of technical riffs and melodic interplay, unfurling a darkly atmospheric narrative within progressive metal's boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Scent of the Obscene — Opening with an explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and intricate guitar work that exemplify Sikth's signature sound.
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Wait for Something Wild — The title track delves into atmospheric soundscapes and showcases the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, highlighting their lyrical depth.
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(If You Weren’t So) Perfect — This song combines heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, illustrating Sikth's knack for contrasting brutality and vulnerability within their music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical complexity and dynamic contrasts, establishing a strong identity within progressive metal.

What we noticed

Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar harmonies and polyrhythmic drumming, enhancing the technical proficiency of the arrangements.
The final track, 'When Will the Forest Speak…?', serves as an atmospheric conclusion, gradually fading out with ambient sounds.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Wait for Something Wild

The song features a poignant shift from chaotic verses to a serene chorus, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes yearning and introspection.

This structural choice reflects a journey from turmoil to hope, encapsulating the emotional core of the album's themes.

Tracklist

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

1 Scent of the Obscene 4:36
2 Pussyfoot 3:25
3 Hold My Finger 3:44
4 Skies of Millennium Night 4:42
5 Emerson, Pt. 1 1:47
6 Peep Show 4:10
7 Wait for Something Wild 5:28
8 Tupelo 7:37
9 Can’t We All Dream? 8:49
10 Emerson, Pt. 2 1:53
11 How May I Help You? 3:39
12 (If You Weren’t So) Perfect 3:36
13 Such the Fool 3:43
14 When Will the Forest Speak…? 3:20

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Death of a Dead Day

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How May I Help You?

2002

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