The Source

by Ayreon

The Source cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 28 April 2017
  • Label: Mascot Label Group
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Length: 1:28:39
  • Community rating: 3.02/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The ambitious ninth studio album from Arjen Anthony Lucassen's sprawling musical project operates as a sci-fi prequel to his established 'Forever' storyline. The tracking features a massive roster of acclaimed guest vocalists from the progressive and power metal scenes, including James LaBrie, Tommy Karevik, and Floor Jansen. The compositions blend heavy guitar orchestration with theatrical vocal interplay and traditional folk instruments.

Genres

Descriptors: conceptual, progressive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. The Day That The World Breaks Down (12:30)
  2. Sea Of Machines (5:08)
  3. Everybody Dies (4:42)
  4. Star Of Sirrah (7:03)
  5. All That Was (3:36)
  6. Run! Apocalypse! Run! (4:52)
  7. Condemned To Live (6:13)
  8. Aquatic Race (6:44)
  9. The Dream Dissolves (6:11)
  10. Deathcry Of A Race (4:43)
  11. Into The Ocean (4:53)
  12. Bay Of Dreams (4:24)
  13. Planet Y Is Alive! (6:02)
  14. The Source Will Flow (4:13)
  15. Journey To Forever (3:20)
  16. The Human Compulsion (2:15)
  17. March Of The Machines (1:39)

Credits

  • Willie Nelson - primary artist, guitar [trigger], vocals [uncredited], written-by
  • Tony Joe White - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, featuring, written-by
  • Bobby Terry - acoustic guitar, steel guitar
  • Alison Krauss - backing vocals
  • Ben Haggard - backing vocals, electric guitar
  • Jamey Johnson - backing vocals, featuring, written-by
  • Melonie Cannon - backing vocals
  • Rachel Loy - bass
  • Ayreon - Primary Artist

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