“Perhaps more than any other subgenre of metal, prog requires work. Prog metal’s penchant for long, complex compositions can make an entire album feel like a chore, but the genre also dazzles with displays of virtuosic musicianship that prompt repeat listens. Like their 2023 debut, The Grand Enigma, Tiny Miracles is a 70-plus minute opus, comprised of what Sad Serenity describes as ‘6 mostly overlong songs of up to 23 minutes.'” 4/5 in self-insight?
