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And Their Refinement of the Decline

Stars of the Lid · 2007

120 min · 18 tracks · ambient · contemporary classical music · drone music

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with minimalist drone, creating immersive atmospheres of introspective calm.

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Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative and introspective moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Noted for its profound influence and artistic innovation within the ambient genre.
Themes
sonic landscapes· meditative silence· time's passage
Career context
Released in 2007, 'And Their Refinement of the Decline' is Stars of the Lid's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid' from 2001. This album solidified their reputation within the ambient music scene by continuing to explore themes of silence and the passage of time through extended compositions and lush textures.
Stylistic neighbors
Nico Muhly· Harold Budd· Jóhann Jóhannsson
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The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid — Continues the ethereal soundscapes with a similar immersive quality.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — Explores tranquil soundscapes and minimalist textures, evoking a sense of calm and introspection.
Sleep by Max Richter — Creates immersive, ethereal atmospheres with a focus on time's passage and meditative silence.
Xerrox Vol.2 by Alva Noto — Utilizes lush drones and layered textures to create expansive sonic landscapes that invite contemplation.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Dungtitled (in A major)".

Disc 1

  • 1 Dungtitled (in A major) Start here 5:54
  • 2 Articulate Silences, Part 1 5:24
  • 3 Articulate Silences, Part 2 5:37
  • 4 The Evil That Never Arrived 5:04
  • 5 Apreludes (in C sharp major) 3:44
  • 6 Don’t Bother They’re Here 10:10
  • 7 Dopamine Clouds Over Craven Cottage 5:54
  • 8 Even If You’re Never Awake (deuxième) 9:20
  • 9 Even (Out) + 4:51
  • 10 A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process 4:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Another Ballad for Heavy Lids 4:32
  • 2 The Daughters of Quiet Minds 13:21
  • 3 Hiberner toujours 1:49
  • 4 That Finger on Your Temple Is the Barrel of My Raygun 5:04
  • 5 Humectez la mouture 5:31
  • 6 Tippy’s Demise 8:18
  • 7 The Mouthchew 3:40
  • 8 December Hunting for Vegetarian Fuckface 17:45

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This album is considered a Critical Peak in Stars of the Lid's catalog. Noted for its profound influence and artistic innovation within the ambient genre.

The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
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The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid

2001

Continues the ethereal soundscapes with a similar immersive quality.
The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
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The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid

2001
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