Time for an update, and we're now entering top20.
20. Waiting -
(Signify)Both phases included, together they form ~10 minutes of amazing & relaxing music.
The first single of the album, and one of the songs from the earlier-days that i'm pretty sure that all the newer PT-fans appreciates as well.
First part is a very catchy & poppy little piece, that features great lyrics, and some amazing harmony singing between SW and Chris on the chorus, then the song kinda explodes with an amazing guitar-part, one of the PT songs with the best guitar-solo imo.
The second part of it is more experimental, features a very cool bass-line and some interesting drums.
It's truly an experience listening to it, and one of the many highlights on '
Signify'.
19. Drown With Me -
(In Absentia, European limited edition/Futile EP)One of the poppier/more catchy PT-songs, that mixes amazing music with great lyrics and a catchy chorus.
The bass-line is simple but very effective, and the acoustic guitars plus the drums makes the song sound very interesting, which results in a song that just has to end up in the top20.
The harmony-singing between SW and JW when performing it live (like on We lost the Skyline) is amazing, and this song is def. amongst the best recorded during the
In Absentia-period.
18. Anesthetize -
(Fear of a Blank Planet)I might place it a bit lower then others, but i did point out before starting this thread that it would have some 'controversial' moments.
This song is the beast of the album, stretching up to whole 17 minutes of pure eargasm, this song offers a great mix between technical skills, amazing solo's and great melodies.
Part1 and the intro is very
Radiohead-influenced, but it set's the tone for the rest of the song.
The whole piece is very dark, except for maybe the last part, which is my only 'problem' with the song.
I agree that it's a masterpiece, part1 and part2 especially, even though i don't dislike part3 (i still find it to be very good), i still think that part3 is the little 'flaw' of the album.
Still, this is a masterpiece, and one of the best "over 15 minutes"-songs ever made.
17. Deadwing -
(Deadwing)One of their best, if not THE best opening-track on a PT-album.
The keyboard-part with trains in the background, is just the start of a long musical-journey.
I remember in my early-PT days (being a new fan), this was one of the songs i just loved playing out loud from my speakers, and it's really a shame it isn't played more live.
The 'whispering'-part is pretty cool, and the instrumental-section before the end is spot on.
Finally, the song closes at 9.47, just below the 10-minute mark, but i still think this song should be considered an "epic".
16. I Drive The Hearse -
(The Incident)"And silence is another way
Of saying what I wanna say
And lying is another way
Of hoping it will go away
And you were always my mistake..."This song is one of the absolute highlights of the song-cycle, and a perfect ending to a perfect masterpiece.
Lyric-wise it's one of my favorite PT-songs, it's sad and beautiful, and a gorgeous 6.44 minutes of music.
Another thing i really love about it, is the instrumental-part right before the chorus, "
When im down, i drive the hearse..."
One of their best closing-songs.
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