Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Songs No One Will Hear – CD + BD

Limited Edition, Deluxe Edition

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.

Disc 1
1 End of the World Show
2 The Clock Ticks Down
3 Goddamn Conspiracy
4 The Universe Has Other Plans
5 Shaggathon
6 We’ll Never Know – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Floor Jansen
7 Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus
8 Just Not Today
9 Our Final Song – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Peter Daltrey

Disc 2
1 The Clock Ticks Down – No Narration
2 Goddamn Conspiracy – No Narration
3 The Universe Has Other Plans – No Narration
4 Shaggathon – No Narration
5 We’ll Never Know – No Narration – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Floor Jansen
6 Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – No Narration
7 Just Not Today – No Narration
8 Our Final Song – No Narration – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Peter Daltrey

Disc 3
1 Our Weary Soldier – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Patty Gurdy
2 Listen to Sabbath
3 Mr. M’s Amazing Plan
4 Die Young – Cover Version
5 The Clock Ticks Down – Instrumental
6 Goddamn Conspiracy – Instrumental
7 The Universe Has Other Plans – Instrumental
8 Shaggathon – Instrumental
9 We’ll Never Know – Instrumental
10 Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – Instrumental
11 Just Not Today – Instrumental
12 Our Final Song – Instrumental

Disc 4
1 End of the World Show – 5.1. Mix
2 The Clock Ticks Down – 5.1. Mix
3 Goddamn Conspiracy – 5.1. Mix
4 The Universe Has Other Plans – 5.1. Mix
5 Shaggathon – 5.1. Mix
6 We’ll Never Know – 5.1. Mix – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Floor Jansen
7 Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – 5.1. Mix
8 Just Not Today – 5.1. Mix
9 Our Final Song – 5.1. Mix – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Peter Daltrey
10 End of the World Show – Hi-Res Audio
11 The Clock Ticks Down – Hi-Res Audio
12 Goddamn Conspiracy – Hi-Res Audio
13 The Universe Has Other Plans – Hi-Res Audio
14 Shaggathon – Hi-Res Audio
15 We’ll Never Know – Hi-Res Audio – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Floor Jansen
16 Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – Hi-Res Audio
17 Just Not Today – Hi-Res Audio
18 Our Final Song – Hi-Res Audio – Lucassen, Arjen Anthony feat. Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Peter Daltrey