An Anthology of Past Misfortunes
Vision Eternel · 2009
28 min · 14 tracks · post-rock · ambient · dream pop
Ethereal soundscapes merge with haunting melodies, evoking introspection and melancholy throughout the album's brief tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief moments of introspective beauty
- ethereal soundscapes for deep reflection
- haunting melodies that evoke nostalgia
- ideal for solitary late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking energetic or upbeat tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation marked a significant evolution in Vision Eternel's sound and influence.
- Themes
- solitary love· minimalist melancholy
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 2009, 'An Anthology of Past Misfortunes' is Vision Eternel's first major compilation after their previous work in the mid-2000s. By this time, they had developed a distinct sound within the dark ambient and dream pop genres, establishing themselves as a unique presence in the underground music scene. This compilation represents both a culmination of their earlier themes and an exploration of new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· Bohren & der Club of Gore· A Winged Victory for the Sullen
- If this clicks, go next to
- An Anthology of Past Misfortunes — This album revisits similar themes and soundscapes, creating a reflective experience.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill by Grouper — Explores ethereal landscapes with haunting melodies and introspective themes of solitude.Black Earth by Bohren & der Club of Gore — Shares a minimalist, dark ambient atmosphere with an emphasis on moody soundscapes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Love Within Beauty".
- 1 Love Within Beauty Start here 1:17
- 2 Love Within Restriction 1:28
- 3 Love Within Autumn 1:00
- 4 Love Within Narcosis 2:00
- 5 Love Within Delirium 2:00
- 6 Love Within Isolation 4:11
- 7 Love Within Beauty (Alternate Version) 1:58
- 8 Love Within Hope (Demo) 0:59
- 9 Season In Desperation 2:06
- 10 Season In Yonder 1:36
- 11 Season In Lust 1:40
- 12 Season In Absence 2:13
- 13 Season In Neglection 3:47
- 14 Season In Seclusion 1:55
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Vision Eternel's catalog. This compilation marked a significant evolution in Vision Eternel's sound and influence.
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