Crucial Track for 16 May 2025

"Ego Death (feat. Steve Vai)" by Polyphia

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A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed?

I am not a prog rock fan, but hearing "Ego Death" for the first time stopped me cold. When I listen to it, my brain quiets for a brief bit of time. The rest of the album doesn't do the same for me; it's just this song.