Released 14 years ago this November
A World Out of Time
Eternal Tapestry · 2012
42 min · 8 tracks · psychedelic rock
A cosmic journey through expansive soundscapes and hypnotic rhythms that evoke the vastness of space and time.
Top tracks — play these first
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When I Was in Your Mind — This track sets the tone for the album with its expansive length and layered instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to create a meditative atmosphere.
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Alone Against Tomorrow — The song's intricate guitar work and shifting dynamics exemplify the band's knack for fusing melody with experimental elements, making it a standout piece.
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The Weird Stone — With its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal textures, this track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of escapism into otherworldly realms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's expansive soundscapes and hypnotic rhythms create an immersive experience, characteristic of modern psych-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental passages, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
- Each track employs layered guitar effects and synths to create a dense atmosphere that evolves over time.
- The sequencing includes moments of silence between tracks, enhancing the immersive quality and giving space for reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2012, A World Out of Time marks Eternal Tapestry's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed 2011 release, Beyond the 4th Door. At this point in their career, the band had further honed their signature blend of psychedelic and space rock, solidifying their presence in the underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wooden Shjips· Spiritualized· The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I Was in Your Mind 12:38
- 2 Planetoid 127 1:25
- 3 Alone Against Tomorrow 6:48
- 4 The Weird Stone 7:11
- 5 Apocalypse Troll 2:11
- 6 When Gravity Fails 3:28
- 7 The Currents of Space 4:49
- 8 Sand Into Rain 4:26
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