Limited 10" sized Artbook (anti-scratch matt lamination) with 36pages, 3CDs,1x Blu-ray
What would you do if you knew the world was ending in five months?
This profound question lies at the heart of Arjen Lucassen's latest creation, Songs No One Will Hear. A sonic trip that follows humanity's final days as a catastrophic asteroid barrel toward Earth, the album blends dark humor, raw emotion, and the chaotic, surreal nature of the end times. Some people panic, some throw parties, others fall apart—but a few find peace amidst the chaos. “It’s tragic, it’s absurd, it’s the soundtrack to the apocalypse.” Songs No One Will Hear is an eclectic masterpiece, drawing from a broad range of styles—rock, prog, pop, electronic, and acoustic—infused with both light-hearted moments and deep, emotional intensity. It explores the full spectrum of human emotion, from intense panic to unexpected serenity, with Arjen’s signature blend of complexity and accessibility. Fans will experience a guitar-driven, modern, and more prog-oriented sound, evoking the energy and feeling of his earlier Ayreon work while maintaining a tight, conceptually focused narrative. The album features more guitar solos, more female vocals, and a more band-like atmosphere than his previous release, creating a sound that is dynamic and more immediate. This isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s a concept album that encapsulates the final days before the asteroid strikes, full of twists, turns, and a relentless energy that mirrors the impending doom. Arjen worked tirelessly to produce and record everything himself, capturing the vision of this apocalyptic soundscape from start to finish. Highlights include stunning vocal contributions from Floor Jansen (on "The Clock Ticks Down") and a wide array of guest performers like Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Patty Gurdy on hurdy-gurdy, and Mike Mills narrating a chilling moment of the story. Songs No One Will Hear is a stunning addition to Arjen Lucassen's already legendary body of work. Immerse yourself in the final soundtrack of humanity.
CD 1 - Audio Tracks incl. Narration
01. End Of The World Show
02. The Clock Ticks Down
03. Goddamn Conspiracy
04. The Universe Has Other Plans
05. Shaggathon
06. We'll Never Know
07. Dr. Slumber's Blue Bus
08. Just Not Today
09. Our Final Song
CD 2 - Audio Tracks excl. Narration
01. The Clock Ticks Down
02. Goddamn Conspiracy
03. The Universe Has Other Plans
04. Shaggathon
05. We'll Never Know
06. Dr. Slumber's Blue Bus
07. Just Not Today
08. Our Final Song
CD 3 - Bonus Tracks & Instrumentals
01. Our Weary Soldier – Bonus Track
02. Listen to Sabbath – Bonus Track
03. Mr. M's Amazing Plan – Bonus Track
04. Die Young – Cover Track
05. The Clock Ticks Down – Instrumental
06. Goddamn Conspiracy – Instrumental
07. The Universe Has Other Plans – Instrumental
08. Shaggathon – Instrumental
09. We'll Never Know – Instrumental
10. Dr. Slumber's Blue Bus – Instrumental
11. Just Not Today – Instrumental
12. Our Final Song – Instrumental
Blu-Ray Format (Disc 1) - 5.1 Mix - Audio Tracks incl. Narration
01. End Of The World Show – 5.1. Mix
02. The Clock Ticks Down – 5.1. Mix
03. Goddamn Conspiracy – 5.1. Mix
04. The Universe Has Other Plans – 5.1. Mix
05. Shaggathon – 5.1. Mix
06. We'll Never Know – 5.1. Mix
07. Dr. Slumber's Blue Bus – 5.1. Mix
08. Just Not Today – 5.1. Mix
09. Our Final Song – 5.1. Mix
