Wasteland
Riverside · 2018
50 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and progressive metal intricacies, echoing themes of despair and resilience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released on September 28, 2018, 'Wasteland' is Riverside's sixth studio album, coming four years after their previous record, 'Love, Fear and the Time Machine.' The album follows the tragic death of bassist Mirek Gil and represents a poignant return for the band as they navigate grief while exploring deeper existential themes in their music.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock
- What next
- ID.Entity — Continues the atmospheric and thematic depth found in Wasteland.
Wasteland is an album by Riverside, released in 2018. A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and progressive metal intricacies, echoing themes of despair and resilience. 'Wasteland' received critical acclaim and marked a significant moment in Riverside's evolution, showcasing their ability to blend personal loss with broader societal commentary. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Polish charts and was praised for its emotional depth and musical complexity, further solidifying Riverside's place in the progressive rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wasteland sound like?
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and progressive metal intricacies, echoing themes of despair and resilience. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Wasteland by Riverside notable?
'Wasteland' received critical acclaim and marked a significant moment in Riverside's evolution, showcasing their ability to blend personal loss with broader societal commentary. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Polish charts and was praised for its emotional depth and musical complexity, further solidifying Riverside's place in the progressive rock genre. Released on September 28, 2018, 'Wasteland' is Riverside's sixth studio album, coming four years after their previous record, 'Love, Fear and the Time Machine.' The album follows the tragic death of bassist Mirek Gil and represents a poignant return for the band as they navigate grief while exploring deeper existential themes in their music.
Who is Wasteland for?
Wasteland works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Wasteland?
Wasteland has 9 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Day After 1:48
- 2 Acid Rain Standout 6:03
- 3 Vale of Tears 4:49
- 4 Guardian Angel 4:24
- 5 Lament 6:11
- 6 The Struggle for Survival Standout 9:32
- 7 River Down Below 5:43
- 8 Wasteland Standout 8:27
- 9 The Night Before 3:59
Release Date
September 28, 2018
Artist Origin
Poland
Runtime
50 min 56 sec
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