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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- cosmic themes and intricate melodies
- for late-night explorations
- engaging storytelling through songs
- immersive experience for headphone use
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- 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
- UFO· Rainbow· Deep Purple
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 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 5:09
- 2 This Ain't the Summer of Love 2:22
- 3 E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) 3:43
- 4 Godzilla 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
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