Workshop of the Telescopes
Blue Öyster Cult · 1995
154 min · 32 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
A cosmic blend of hard rock and occult themes interwoven with intricate guitar work and haunting melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcases Blue Öyster Cult's evolution over the years, featuring classic tracks alongside newer material. It received positive critical reception, particularly for its blend of heavy metal and progressive rock elements, which influenced subsequent generations of musicians in the hard rock and metal scenes.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Workshop of the Telescopes' came during a period of revitalization for Blue Öyster Cult, following their 1998 album 'Heaven Forbid.' This compilation featured tracks spanning their career, serving both as a celebration of their legacy and an introduction for new listeners. The band was navigating the changing musical landscape while still holding onto their trademark sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steppenwolf· Cream· Jimi Hendrix
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll 4:03
- 2 Transmaniacon MC 3:21
- 3 Before the Kiss, a Redcap 4:59
- 4 Stairway to the Stars 3:43
- 5 Buck's Boogie 5:19
- 6 Workshop of the Telescopes 3:47
- 7 The Red and the Black 4:35
- 8 7 Screaming Diz-Busters 7:00
- 9 Career of Evil 4:08
- 10 Flaming Telepaths 5:23
- 11 Astronomy Standout 6:15
- 12 Subhuman 7:30
- 13 Harvester of Eyes 4:59
- 14 ME 262 8:17
- 15 Born to Be Wild (studio version) 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 (Don't Fear) The Reaper Standout 5:09
- 2 This Ain't the Summer of Love 2:22
- 3 E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) 3:43
- 4 Godzilla Standout 3:42
- 5 Goin' Through the Motions 3:13
- 6 Golden Age of Leather 5:53
- 7 Kick Out the Jams 3:12
- 8 We Gotta Get Out of This Place 4:34
- 9 In Thee 3:49
- 10 The Marshall Plan 5:24
- 11 Veteran of the Psychic Wars 4:49
- 12 Burnin' for You 4:31
- 13 Dominance and Submission (live) 5:57
- 14 Take Me Away 4:31
- 15 Shooting Shark 7:10
- 16 Dancin' in the Ruins 4:01
- 17 Perfect Water 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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