The Wake
IQ · 1985
67 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · neo-prog
An intricate weaving of melodic progressions and ethereal vocals, capturing the essence of 80s neo-prog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- contemplative reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'The Wake' was IQ's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'The Wake'. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence within the burgeoning neo-prog scene, establishing a sound that balanced complexity with emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Pendragon· Spock's Beard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Outer Limits 8:14
- 2 The Wake 4:11
- 3 The Magic Roundabout 8:19
- 4 Corners 6:21
- 5 Widow's Peak 9:13
- 6 The Thousand Days 5:12
- 7 Headlong 7:30
- 8 Dans le parc du chateau noir 7:40
- 9 The Thousand Days (demo) 3:57
- 10 The Magic Roundabout (demo) 6:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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