Age of the Fifth Sun
God Is an Astronaut · 2010
47 min · 9 tracks · post-rock
Ethereal soundscapes interweave with driving rhythms, creating a vast sonic landscape that invites introspection and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Worlds in Collision — This opening track sets the stage for the album's expansive sound, combining lush melodies with powerful crescendos that exemplify the band's signature style.
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Dark Rift — The track features a haunting melody intertwined with intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotion through instrumental storytelling.
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Age of the Fifth Sun — Serving as the title track, it encapsulates the overarching themes of transformation and rebirth present throughout the album, blending atmospheric elements with dynamic rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album features expansive soundscapes and intricate arrangements that reward repeated listening.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Worlds in Collision', layering synths and guitars over a steady drumbeat.
- Tracks often feature extended instrumental passages, with melodies evolving slowly over time rather than adhering to traditional song structures.
- The final track, 'Paradise Remains', concludes the album with a soft fade-out, creating a sense of closure after the expansive soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- driving rhythms for focused exploration
- patient builds that reward listening
- immersive journeys through vast landscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want immediate, catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Age of the Fifth Sun is God Is an Astronaut's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, God Is an Astronaut. At this stage in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the post-rock scene while continuing to evolve their sound with more intricate compositions and atmospheric depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Sigur Rós· Mogwai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Worlds in Collision 7:39
- 2 In the Distance Fading 4:31
- 3 Lost Kingdom 5:23
- 4 Golden Sky 6:33
- 5 Dark Rift 5:08
- 6 Parallel Highway 3:56
- 7 Shining Through 5:08
- 8 Age of the Fifth Sun 6:28
- 9 Paradise Remains 2:25
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