Tao of the Dead

…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

Tao of the Dead

RELEASED: February 04, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Introduction: “Let’s Experiment” 2:23 2. Pure Radio Cosplay 5:26 3. Summer of All Dead Souls 4:17 4. Cover the Days Like a Tidal Wave 2:51 5. Fall of the Empire 2:27 6. The Wasteland 2:33 7. Spiral Jetty 1:48 8. Weight of the Sun (or the Post-Modern Prometheus) 2:19 9. Pure Radio Cosplay (reprise) 3:17 10. Ebb Away 2:41 11. The Fairlight Pendant 5:43 12. Tao of the Dead, Part II: Strange News From Another Planet: I. Know Your Honor / II. Rule by Being Just / III. The Ship Impossible / IV. Strange Epiphany / V. Racing and Hunting 16:31

Historical Archive

Tao of the Dead is the fifth studio album by the American rock band …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, released on March 15, 2011. The album continues the band's signature blend of post-hardcore and art rock, featuring expansive soundscapes and intricate arrangements. It has been noted for its ambitious scope, with a conceptual focus that deals with themes of existence, spirituality, and the human condition. Critics praised the album for its complexity and the band's ability to evolve while retaining their core identity.