Released 10 years ago
Theories of Flight
Fates Warning · 2016
52 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
A blend of soaring melodies and intricate rhythms that merge progressive rock and metal into a cohesive whole.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- soaring melodies that uplift spirit
- gradual builds with rewarding crescendos
- intricate rhythms for detail-oriented ears
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Fates Warning released 'Theories of Flight' in 2016, they were celebrating over three decades in the progressive metal scene. This album marked their twelfth studio release, following 'Darkness in a Different Light' (2013), and showcased the band's continued evolution and refinement of their sound. With a lineup that included founding member Jim Matheos, they maintained their reputation for complex compositions and thought-provoking lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Symphony X· Queensrÿche
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 From the Rooftops 6:52
- 2 Seven Stars 5:33
- 3 SOS 4:34
- 4 The Light and Shade of Things 10:14
- 5 White Flag 5:20
- 6 Like Stars Our Eyes Have Seen 5:13
- 7 The Ghosts of Home 10:31
- 8 Theories of Flight 4:00
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