Torcha! cover

Torcha!

Waltari · 1992

61 min · 15 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · avant-garde metal

A frenetic blend of metal, funk, and avant-garde influences, bursting with energetic experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • frenetic bursts of experimentation
  • for spontaneous dance parties
  • engaging tracks for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek calm, mellow backgrounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Torcha!' is Waltari's third album, following their breakthrough sophomore effort 'No. 4' which established their unique sound. At this stage, the band was solidifying its identity within the alternative and progressive metal scenes, pushing boundaries further with eclectic instrumentation and genre fusions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lights On 4:55
  • 2 The Lie of the Zombie 4:44
  • 3 I Held You So Long 4:41
  • 4 Dedicated to the Flyers 2:46
  • 5 Lust of Life 4:45
  • 6 Vogue 4:18
  • 7 Till the Music Nation 3:43
  • 8 Fool’s Gold 5:09
  • 9 You Know Better 3:49
  • 10 Dance Electric 3:47
  • 11 Jukolauta 2:10
  • 12 Death Party 5:15
  • 13 I’m a Believer 1:22
  • 14 Fuckadelican Garden 6:23
  • 15 Waltari‐lapio 3:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata