The Vice Quadrant: A Space Opera cover

The Vice Quadrant: A Space Opera

Steam Powered Giraffe · 2015

113 min · 28 tracks · folk music

A whimsical blend of theatrical rock and folk, transporting listeners through a narrative-driven cosmic adventure.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Starburner — This track features an infectious melody that encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit while highlighting the band's harmonization skills. Its vivid imagery paints a portrait of cosmic exploration.
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    Daughter of Space — The song stands out for its emotional depth, exploring themes of identity and belonging within the vastness of space. The dynamic shifts in instrumentation enhance its poignant narrative.
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    W.I.N.K. the Satellite — With its playful tone and catchy hook, this track exemplifies the band's ability to combine humor with sci-fi concepts, making it memorable within the album's overarching story.
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    Sky Sharks — This track showcases a heavier sound while maintaining the whimsical essence of the album, creating a powerful contrast that reflects on unpredictable elements of space adventures.

Tracklist

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Disc 1

  • 1 The Vice Does Tight 3:33
  • 2 On a Crescendo 4:19
  • 3 Steam Junk 3:23
  • 4 Starburner 3:39
  • 5 Progress and Technology 3:49
  • 6 W.I.N.K. the Satellite 3:48
  • 7 Burning in the Stratosphere 2:24
  • 8 Fire Fire 3:46
  • 9 Sky Sharks 6:12
  • 10 Daughter of Space 4:07
  • 11 Star Valley Night 4:37
  • 12 Commander Cosmo 5:26
  • 13 Where Is Everyone? 2:57
  • 14 GG The Giraffe 4:32

Disc 2

  • 1 The Pulls 3:37
  • 2 Soliton 4:53
  • 3 Where I Left You 3:08
  • 4 Over the Moon 3:56
  • 5 It's Cosmic 3:50
  • 6 Hold Me 3:10
  • 7 The Speed of Light 4:37
  • 8 Rav to the Rescue 3:04
  • 9 Starlight Star-shine 3:10
  • 10 The Space Giant 6:15
  • 11 Oh No 5:04
  • 12 Necrostar 5:19
  • 13 Super Space Blaster Centi-Astroid Invaderpedes 2 1:50
  • 14 Whale Song 4:49

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