Hypothetical (album)

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Hypothetical
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Studio album by
Released20 March 2001
Recorded2000
Genre Progressive metal
Length55:58
Label InsideOut Music
Producer
Threshold chronology
Clone
(1998)
Hypothetical
(2001)
Critical Mass
(2002)
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Hypothetical is the fifth studio album by British progressive metal band Threshold. The album was released on 20 March 2001. This is the first album to feature current drummer Johanne James, who had previously played with the band on tour.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Light and Space"West5:58
2."Turn on Tune In"Groom, Jeary6:12
3."The Ravages of Time"Groom, Jeary10:17
4."Sheltering Sky"West5:35
5."Oceanbound"West6:42
6."Long Way Home"West, Midson6:00
7."Keep My Head"West4:01
8."Narcissus"Groom, Jeary11:13
Total length:55:58
Limited Edition Bonus Track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
9."Life Flow (Acoustic Version)"Groom, Jeary3:28
Total length:59:26

Personnel

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