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Stranger Heads Prevail

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"Stranger Heads Prevail" is the second album by progressive rock band Thank You Scientist. It was released on July 29, 2016. It is the first album to feature Cody McCorry on bass and theremin and the final album to feature Odin Alvarez, Andrew Digrius and Ellis Jasenovic on drums, trumpet, and saxophone, respectively, prior to their departure in 2017. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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This album rewards sustained listening for those curious about how complexity can serve emotional storytelling. Thank You Scientist constructs intricate arrangements—layered horns, unconventional time signatures, synth textures—that avoid mere technical showboating by anchoring each passage in genuine melodic purpose. The addition of bass theremin alongside traditional instrumentation creates an unusual tonal palette, contributing to the album's distinctive character. Rather than progressive rock's occasional self-indulgence, these compositions feel deliberately crafted, with each instrumental voice occupying specific narrative space. For listeners interested in how genre boundaries dissolve when musicians prioritize both intellectual rigor and genuine expression, this album offers a thoughtful entry point into contemporary progressive music's possibilities

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Prologue: A Faint Applause...

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2

The Somnambulist

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3

Caverns

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7:06
4

Mr. Invisible

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7:36
5

A Wolf in Cheap Clothing

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6:43
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Blue Automatic

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Need More Input

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Rube Goldberg Variations

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Psychopomp

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The Amateur Arsonist's Handbook

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6:04
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...Epilogue: And the Clever Depart

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1:06

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