album · October 29, 2021
Spiritual Machines II
BMG Rights Management (US) LLCSee this day
alternativehard rock
Raine Maida and company revisit the philosophical themes of their 2002 concept album with a collection of songs that blend their signature arena-rock sound with contemporary electronic and industrial influences.
- The album was co-produced by the band's lead singer Raine Maida and engineer Jason "Metal" Corbett. It was released by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC on October 29, 2021. The album's release was accompanied by a series of augmented reality experiences accessible via a dedicated app.
- The album's title is a direct reference to the 2002 album "Spiritual Machines," which explored themes of artificial intelligence and humanity's future. While "Spiritual Machines II" continues these explorations, it also reflects on societal changes and technological advancements over the past two decades. The band aimed to create a cohesive listening experience that, like its predecessor, tells a story and encourages introspection.
- "Spiritual Machines II" was released almost exactly 19 years after the original "Spiritual Machines" album. The album was supported by the singles "Stop Making Stupid People Famous" and "Hurt.
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in Toronto in 1992, best known for their multi-platinum albums and anthemic singles. Spiritual Machines II was released nearly two decades after their landmark 2002 concept album "Spiritual Machines," marking a return to that project's thematic territory.
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