Astromythology
The Crüxshadows · 2017
63 min · 13 tracks · gothic rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with driving beats and introspective lyrics, creating a cosmic journey through love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stay — The track combines an infectious melody with poignant lyrics about yearning, showcasing the band's ability to merge emotional depth with danceable rhythms.
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Infinity (You Don't See Me) — This song encapsulates existential themes through its haunting vocals and atmospheric production, making it a standout exploration of love and absence.
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Helios — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its expansive soundscape and vivid imagery, establishing a cosmic narrative that resonates throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends driving beats with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cinematic instrumental track that sets a cosmic tone, followed by tracks that alternate between driving beats and ethereal soundscapes.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspection and a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- cosmic journey through introspection
- driving beats for evening strolls
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- immersive listening during stargazing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Astromythology is The Crüxshadows' sixth studio album and marks their return after a six-year hiatus following the release of DreamCypher in 2011. At this point in their career, they were exploring new sonic territories while maintaining their signature gothic rock style, reflecting both personal growth and artistic reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sisters of Mercy· Fields of the Nephilim· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Helios 5:11
- 2 Singularities 4:42
- 3 Stay 3:57
- 4 Home 4:51
- 5 Infinity (You Don't See Me) 5:13
- 6 Stargazer 4:31
- 7 Of Angels 4:37
- 8 My Telescope 4:41
- 9 Jupiter 4:51
- 10 Uncertainty (In Space & Time) 5:55
- 11 Starfall 4:23
- 12 In Gardens 5:11
- 13 Astronauts 5:16
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