Aureate Gloom cover

Aureate Gloom

of Montreal · 2015

43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Aureate Gloom intertwines lush melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a surreal indie rock landscape.

Why this album works

Aureate Gloom received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its adventurous sound and lyrical depth. The album's unique blend of styles contributed to of Montreal's reputation as innovators within the indie genre, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar sonic territories.
Best for
steady mid-tempo reflective journey lush melodies for introspective moments surreal soundscapes for deep thought
Context
By 2015, of Montreal had already established themselves as a key player in the indie rock scene with several successful albums. Aureate Gloom marked their twelfth studio album and followed the critically acclaimed Lousy with Sylvanbriar from 2013, showcasing a continued evolution in their eclectic sound that blends psychedelic pop and experimental elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bassem Sabry 4:44
  • 2 Last Rites at the Jane Hotel Standout 5:02
  • 3 Empyrean Abattoir Standout 4:33
  • 4 Aluminum Crown Standout 3:35
  • 5 Virgilian Lots 3:22
  • 6 Monolithic Egress 5:24
  • 7 Apollyon of Blue Room 3:56
  • 8 Estocadas 4:20
  • 9 Chthonian Dirge for Uruk the Other 2:49
  • 10 Like Ashoka's Inferno of Memory 5:48

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