An Orchestrated Rise to Fall
The Album Leaf · 1999
51 min · 10 tracks · ambient
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with delicate melodies, creating a serene yet introspective auditory journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene introspection during solitude
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- gentle waves of melodic flow
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'An Orchestrated Rise to Fall' marked The Album Leaf's debut album, establishing their presence in the ambient music scene. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, having formed just a year earlier in San Diego. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent explorations of texture and atmosphere in later releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wander 5:53
- 2 An Interview 2:33
- 3 Lounge Act 0:37
- 4 September Song 2:43
- 5 We Once Were (One) 4:29
- 6 This River Deep 2:29
- 7 Airplane 4:52
- 8 A Short Story 19:37
- 9 We Once Were (Two) 4:37
- 10 Lounge Act (Two) 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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