The Final Experiment

Ayreon

The Final Experiment

RELEASED: January 01, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Prologue: a) The Time Telepathy Experiment / b) Overture / c) Ayreon’s Quest 3:16 2. The Awareness: a) Premonition / b) Dreamtime (Words Become a Song) / c) The Awakening 6:36 3. Eyes of Time: a) Eyes of Time / b) Brainwaves 5:05 4. The Banishment: a) A New Dawn / b) The Gathering / c) The Accusation / d) The Banishment / e) Oblivion 11:08 5. Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy 2:45 6. Sail Away to Avalon 4:02 7. Nature’s Dance 2:27 8. Computer‐Reign (Game Over) 3:24 9. Waracle 6:44 10. Listen to the Waves 4:58 11. Magic Ride 3:35 12. Merlin’s Will 3:20 13. The Charm of the Seer 4:11 14. Swan Song 2:44 15. Ayreon’s Fate: a) Ayreon’s Fate / b) Merlin’s Prophecy / c) Epilogue 6:55

Historical Archive

The Final Experiment is the debut studio album by the Dutch progressive metal project Ayreon, created by Arjen Anthony Lucassen. Released in 1995, the album is a rock opera that blends elements of progressive rock, metal, and classical music. Its narrative revolves around themes of time travel and the battle between science and religion. The album features a diverse range of vocalists and musicians contributing to its rich, multi-layered sound. Over the years, it has gained a cult following and is considered a landmark in the progressive metal genre, showcasing Lucassen's innovative storytelling and musical composition.