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Flying Colors

Flying Colors · 2012

59 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

Melodic progressive rock intertwines intricate musicianship with emotive storytelling and expansive soundscapes.

Flying Colors is an album by Flying Colors, released in 2012. Melodic progressive rock intertwines intricate musicianship with emotive storytelling and expansive soundscapes. The album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and garnering attention for its blend of progressive rock with accessible melodies. It also helped to revitalize interest in the genre, influencing a resurgence of similar collaborative projects in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Flying Colors sound like?

Melodic progressive rock intertwines intricate musicianship with emotive storytelling and expansive soundscapes. Rooted in progressive rock.

What makes Flying Colors by Flying Colors notable?

The album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and garnering attention for its blend of progressive rock with accessible melodies. It also helped to revitalize interest in the genre, influencing a resurgence of similar collaborative projects in the years that followed. Flying Colors was released in 2012 as the self-titled debut album of the supergroup, formed by members from established bands like Dream Theater and Spock's Beard. This project marked a significant moment in the careers of its members, bringing together their diverse talents under a new collective identity.

How many songs are on Flying Colors?

Flying Colors has 11 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·59:39

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blue Ocean Standout 7:03
  • 2 Shoulda Coulda Woulda Standout 4:29
  • 3 Kayla 5:11
  • 4 The Storm 4:43
  • 5 Forever in a Daze 3:51
  • 6 Love Is What I’m Waiting For 3:30
  • 7 Everything Changes 6:48
  • 8 Better Than Walking Away 4:53
  • 9 All Falls Down 3:20
  • 10 Fool in My Heart 3:47
  • 11 Infinite Fire Standout 12:00

Release Date

March 26, 2012

Genre

progressive rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

59 min 39 sec