Waters of Change
Beggars Opera · 1971
42 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A fusion of intricate melodies and experimental soundscapes that define the progressive rock ethos of the early 1970s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time Machine — This track exemplifies the album's progressive nature, featuring intricate time signatures and a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm that showcases the band's musicianship.
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Silver Peacock — With its lush instrumentation and ethereal vocals, this track highlights the band's ability to merge rock with classical influences while maintaining an engaging narrative flow.
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Festival — This piece stands out for its vibrant energy and rhythmic complexity, encapsulating the celebratory essence of community while reflecting on deeper themes within the lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious structures and varied instrumentation typical of early progressive rock.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift between distinct sections, with abrupt changes in tempo and instrumentation, particularly evident in 'Festival'.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, blending strings and woodwinds with traditional rock instrumentation, notably in 'Silver Peacock'.
- The final track, 'The Fox', concludes with an extended instrumental passage that gradually fades out, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Machine 8:09
- 2 Lament 1:53
- 3 I've No Idea 7:44
- 4 Nimbus 3:36
- 5 Festival 5:59
- 6 Silver Peacock Intro 0:23
- 7 Silver Peacock 6:32
- 8 Impromptu 1:19
- 9 The Fox 6:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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