A Paean To Wilson
The Durutti Column · 2010
100 min · 18 tracks · new wave
Ambient soundscapes weave through introspective melodies, creating a meditative and evocative listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chant Start here — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal quality, featuring prolonged instrumental sections that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
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Requiem — With its haunting melody and reflective mood, this piece captures the essence of remembrance and loss that pervades the album.
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Darkness Here — The brief but impactful nature of this track serves as a poignant reminder of fragility, illustrating the album's thematic depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- patient unfolding of melodies
- introspective moments of calm
- immersive textures for deep listening
- long tracks inviting exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Innovative blend of ambient textures reinforces the band's influential sound.
- Career context
- By the release of A Paean To Wilson in 2010, The Durutti Column had already established themselves as pioneers of post-punk and art rock since their debut in 1980. This album followed a period of varied experimentation, showcasing the band's consistent evolution and adaptability in sound over three decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· Wire· Guitar Wolf
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Or Are You Just a Technician 0:56
- 2 Chant Start here 10:33
- 3 Quatro 3:20
- 4 Requiem 8:07
- 5 Stuki 7:11
- 6 Along Came Poppy 4:19
- 7 Brother 8:36
- 8 Duet With Piano 3:16
- 9 Darkness Here 2:28
- 10 Catos Revisited 8:23
- 11 The Truth 4:12
- 12 How Unbelievable 11:40
Disc 2
- 1 Bruce 4:55
- 2 Mike 4:19
- 3 Keir 4:31
- 4 Alan 5:05
- 5 Neil 5:01
- 6 Anthony 3:51
What to play next
Chronicle
2011
Continues the ambient exploration with a fresh perspective and new textures.
Love in the Time of Recession
2009
Sets the stage with similar introspective themes, enhancing the listening experience.
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