Ilosaarirock
Porcupine Tree · 2009
73 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A mesmerizing blend of progressive rock and metal, weaving intricate melodies with haunting atmospheres.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys immersive long-form exploration haunting atmospheres throughout journey
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Ilosaarirock' is a live album capturing Porcupine Tree's performance at the Ilosaarirock festival. This period marked a peak in their popularity following their acclaimed studio album 'Fear of a Blank Planet' released in 2007. The album showcases the band's ability to translate their complex studio creations into captivating live performances.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Ilosaarirock is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2009. A mesmerizing blend of progressive rock and metal, weaving intricate melodies with haunting atmospheres. The album received positive reviews, highlighting the band's tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence. It also solidified Porcupine Tree's status within the progressive rock genre, contributing to their continued influence on emerging bands in the scene. The live recording captures a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from cult favorites to a more mainstream audience. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ilosaarirock sound like?
A mesmerizing blend of progressive rock and metal, weaving intricate melodies with haunting atmospheres. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Ilosaarirock by Porcupine Tree notable?
The album received positive reviews, highlighting the band's tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence. It also solidified Porcupine Tree's status within the progressive rock genre, contributing to their continued influence on emerging bands in the scene. The live recording captures a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from cult favorites to a more mainstream audience. Released in 2009, 'Ilosaarirock' is a live album capturing Porcupine Tree's performance at the Ilosaarirock festival. This period marked a peak in their popularity following their acclaimed studio album 'Fear of a Blank Planet' released in 2007. The album showcases the band's ability to translate their complex studio creations into captivating live performances.
Who is Ilosaarirock for?
Ilosaarirock works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, immersive long-form exploration and haunting atmospheres throughout journey.
How many songs are on Ilosaarirock?
Ilosaarirock has 10 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:02
- 2 Fear of a Blank Planet Standout 7:32
- 3 Lightbulb Sun 6:04
- 4 Open Car 5:35
- 5 Anesthetize Standout 17:23
- 6 Blackest Eyes 5:18
- 7 Way Out of Here 7:43
- 8 Sleep Together 8:52
- 9 Trains Standout 5:58
- 10 Halo 7:17
Release Date
March 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 44 sec
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