Transitus
Ayreon · 2020
371 min · 98 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera
A sweeping rock opera blending intricate melodies with dramatic narratives and dynamic orchestration.
Why this album works
'Transitus' has been notable for its high-profile guest artists, including Tommy Rogers and Floor Jansen, which contributed to its positive reception. The album debuted at number one on the Dutch Album Charts, reflecting its commercial success and solidifying Ayreon’s influence in progressive music. Additionally, it has been praised for its elaborate production and storytelling, continuing to push the boundaries of the rock opera format.
- Best for
- dynamic narrative progression wave-like pacing with crescendos immersive storytelling experience
- Context
- Released on September 25, 2020, 'Transitus' marks Ayreon’s return after a five-year hiatus since 'The Source' (2017). This album continues the band's tradition of ambitious storytelling within the progressive metal genre, showcasing Arjen Lucassen's evolving musical vision. The project features a rich cast of vocalists and musicians, reinforcing Ayreon's status as a pivotal player in the rock opera scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arjen Lucassen· The Protomen· Green Carnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fatum Horrificum Standout 10:23
Disc 3
- 1 Fatum Horrificum Standout 10:23
- 2 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus Standout 2:40
- 3 Listen to My Story 4:03
- 4 Two Worlds Now One 3:43
- 5 Talk of the Town Standout 4:53
- 6 Old Friend 1:15
- 7 Dump Piece of Rock 4:13
- 8 Get Out! Now! 4:30
- 9 Seven Days, Seven Nights 0:55
- 10 Condemned Without a Trial 3:31
- 11 Daniel’s Funeral 4:56
- 12 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:32
- 13 This Human Equation 3:36
- 14 Henry’s Plot 2:20
- 15 Message From Beyond 5:21
- 16 Daniel’s Vision 1:19
- 17 She Is Innocent 2:00
- 18 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
- 19 Inferno 2:18
- 20 Your Story Is Over! 2:37
- 21 Abby in Transitus 2:33
- 22 The Great Beyond 2:22
Disc 4
- 1 Guilty 3:03
- 2 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus Standout 2:37
- 3 Listen to My Story 3:44
- 4 Two Worlds Now One 3:43
- 5 Talk of the Town Standout 4:21
- 6 Get Out! Now! 4:30
- 7 Condemned Without a Trial 3:31
- 8 Daniel’s Funeral 4:55
- 9 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:31
- 10 This Human Equation 3:41
- 11 Message From Beyond 5:21
- 12 She Is Innocent 1:38
- 13 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
- 14 Inferno 2:48
- 15 Your Story Is Over! 2:07
- 16 Abby in Transitus 2:34
- 17 The Great Beyond 2:21
Disc 5
- 1 Behind the Scenes 50:19
- 2 Fatum Horrificum: A) Graveyard (5.1 mix) 1:20
- 3 Fatum Horrificum: B) 1884 (5.1 mix) 2:17
- 4 Fatum Horrificum: C) Daniel and Abby (5.1 mix) 1:32
- 5 Fatum Horrificum: D) Fatum (5.1 mix) 1:30
- 6 Fatum Horrificum: E) Why?! (5.1 mix) 1:08
- 7 Fatum Horrificum: F) Guilty (5.1 mix) 2:35
- 8 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus (5.1 mix) 2:40
- 9 Listen to My Story (5.1 mix) 4:02
- 10 Two Worlds Now One (5.1 mix) 4:05
- 11 Talk of the Town (5.1 mix) 5:21
- 12 Old Friend (5.1 mix) 1:40
- 13 Dumb Piece of Rock (5.1 mix) 4:13
- 14 Get Out! Now! (5.1 mix) 5:02
- 15 Seven Days, Seven Nights (5.1 mix) 1:26
- 16 Condemned Without a Trial (5.1 mix) 3:49
- 17 Daniel’s Funeral (5.1 mix) 4:58
- 18 Hopelessly Slipping Away (5.1 mix) 4:28
- 19 This Human Equation (5.1 mix) 4:19
- 20 Henry’s Plot (5.1 mix) 2:19
- 21 Message From Beyond (5.1 mix) 5:21
- 22 Daniel’s Vision (5.1 mix) 1:44
- 23 She Is Innocent (5.1 mix) 2:09
- 24 Lavinia’s Confession (5.1 mix) 1:52
- 25 Inferno (5.1 mix) 2:17
- 26 Your Story Is Over! (5.1 mix) 2:41
- 27 Abby in Transitus (5.1 mix) 3:01
- 28 The Great Beyond (5.1 mix) 2:48
- 29 Fatum Horrificum: A) Graveyard 1:20
- 30 Fatum Horrificum: B) 1884 2:17
- 31 Fatum Horrificum: C) Daniel and Abby 1:32
- 32 Fatum Horrificum: D) Fatum 1:29
- 33 Fatum Horrificum: E) Why?! 1:08
- 34 Fatum Horrificum: F) Guilty 2:35
- 35 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus Standout 2:40
- 36 Listen to My Story 4:02
- 37 Two Worlds Now One 4:05
- 38 Talk of the Town Standout 5:21
- 39 Old Friend 1:41
- 40 Dumb Piece of Rock 4:13
- 41 Get Out! Now! 5:02
- 42 Seven Days, Seven Nights 1:27
- 43 Condemned Without a Trial 3:49
- 44 Daniel’s Funeral 4:58
- 45 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:28
- 46 This Human Equation 4:19
- 47 Henry’s Plot 2:19
- 48 Message From Beyond 5:21
- 49 Daniel’s Vision 1:44
- 50 She Is Innocent 2:09
- 51 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
- 52 Inferno 2:17
- 53 Your Story Is Over! 2:41
- 54 Abby in Transitus 3:01
- 55 The Great Beyond 2:48
- 56 Videoclip With 2.0 and 5.1 Audio 7:22
- 57 Hellscore Choir Session 1:36
- 58 Trailer 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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