Thirteen years after his last solo album, Arjen Anthony Lucassen offers the soundtrack to humanity’s final days with his new apocalyptic album Songs No One Will Hear, due on12th September on InsideOutMusic.
As a glimpse into the album, the epic ‘Our Final Song’, both aptly the last track on the record, but ironically the first single released from it is out now and available here.
“’Our Final Song’ is the 15-minute epic finale of the album, blending an eclectic mix of musical styles and shifting seamlessly between powerful, dramatic sections and lighter, more introspective moments,” said Lucassen. “As the end draws near, people facing their final hours experience a wide range of emotions like anger, regret, and peace. Many gather on Sanctuary Island to sing one last song together. And in true Ayreon fashion… there’s a sneaky little epilogue. You’ll have to figure that part out yourself!”
You can watch the 15-minute mini-movie for ‘Our Final Song’ made by Arjen Lucassen, Elan Lopez, Dave Letelier and Lori Linstruth here at RAMzine.
The album itself offers an eclectic blend of tracks, moving seamlessly from powerful, epic songs to lighter, more playful ones. At its core, Songs No One Will Hear is bound by a profound concept: what would people do if they only had five months left to live because of an asteroid impact? Expect an emotional rollercoaster, delving into both the light and dark aspects of human nature.
Guiding the album is narration from Mike Mills (Toehider) along with ccollaborators like Irene and Floor Jansen, Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, and Patty Gurdy, adding depth to the album’s diverse sound.
The album is available as a deluxe 36-page artbook (including 3 CDs and Blu-ray 5.1 surround mix), CD digipak, 2 LP gatefold vinyl (including bonus tracks & cover track), offering fans the ultimate immersive experience and a digital album. It can ordered here.
Tracks featured on the CD are: ‘End Of The World Show’, ‘The Clock Ticks Down’, ‘Goddamn Conspiracy’, ‘The Universe Has Other Plans’, ‘Shaggathon’, ‘We’ll Never Know’, ‘Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus’, ‘Just Not Today’ and ‘Our Final Song’.
