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Tour Kaputt

The Flower Kings

140 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling odyssey of progressive rock that blends intricate musicianship with expansive sonic landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sprawling odyssey for deep listening
  • gradual build with late climax
  • immersive headphone detail exploration
  • reflective moments for quiet afternoons
  • patient unfolding of intricate melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over epics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Tour Kaputt' was The Flower Kings' fifth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in the progressive rock scene. This album came after the critically acclaimed 'Stardust We Are,' marking a period where they solidified their reputation for ambitious compositions and lush arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Transatlantic· Spock's Beard· Yes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Love Is the Only Answer 27:24
  • 2 There Is More to This World 10:23
  • 3 Retropolis 13:11
  • 4 Trading My Soul 6:35
  • 5 Hudson River Sirens Call 8:39
  • 6 I Am the Sun 12:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Life in Motion 12:36
  • 2 Brimstone Flight 999 5:45
  • 3 Babylon 3:53
  • 4 Stardust We Are 4:59
  • 5 What If God Is Alone 8:27
  • 6 Blade of Cain 6:31
  • 7 The Sum of No Reason 18:58

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