Transience
Steven Wilson · 2015
62 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock
A reflective journey through ambient soundscapes fused with poignant lyrical storytelling and melodic intricacies.
Why this album works
'Transience' serves as a significant retrospective, highlighting Wilson's mastery of progressive rock and ambient influences. The album received positive reviews for its emotional depth and coherence, reflecting on themes of memory and nostalgia, and further establishing Wilson's influence in contemporary progressive music.
- Career context
- By the time of 'Transience', Steven Wilson was solidifying his reputation as a solo artist following his successful album 'Hand. Cannot. Erase.' in 2015. This compilation album features tracks from his previous works, showcasing his evolution as a musician while also bridging connections to his extensive discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ellie Goulding· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Gorillaz· Lily Allen· Blur· Oasis· Ed Sheeran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Transience (single version) 3:10
- 2 Harmony Korine 5:07
- 3 Postcard 4:27
- 4 Significant Other 4:31
- 5 Insurgentes 3:54
- 6 The Pin Drop 5:01
- 7 Happy Returns (edit) 5:11
- 8 Deform to Form a Star (edit) 5:53
- 9 Thank You 4:39
- 10 Index 4:47
- 11 Hand Cannot Erase Standout 4:13
- 12 Lazarus (2015 recording) Standout 3:57
- 13 Drive Home Standout 7:33
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