Avoid the Light
Long Distance Calling · 2009
54 min · 6 tracks · post-metal
A sprawling, atmospheric exploration of sound, intertwining heavy riffs with meditative sections and intricate melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Avoid the Light' is Long Distance Calling's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Satellite Bay.' At this point, they were solidifying their identity within the post-metal genre, expanding their sound while gaining recognition for their instrumental compositions.
- If you like
- post-metal
Avoid the Light is an album by Long Distance Calling, released in 2009. A sprawling, atmospheric exploration of sound, intertwining heavy riffs with meditative sections and intricate melodies. 'Avoid the Light' was well-received, showcasing Long Distance Calling's ability to blend progressive rock with post-metal. The album helped them gain traction in Europe, leading to tours that further established them as a defining act in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Avoid the Light sound like?
A sprawling, atmospheric exploration of sound, intertwining heavy riffs with meditative sections and intricate melodies. Rooted in post-metal.
What makes Avoid the Light by Long Distance Calling notable?
'Avoid the Light' was well-received, showcasing Long Distance Calling's ability to blend progressive rock with post-metal. The album helped them gain traction in Europe, leading to tours that further established them as a defining act in the genre. Released in 2009, 'Avoid the Light' is Long Distance Calling's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Satellite Bay.' At this point, they were solidifying their identity within the post-metal genre, expanding their sound while gaining recognition for their instrumental compositions.
Who is Avoid the Light for?
Avoid the Light works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Avoid the Light?
Avoid the Light has 6 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Apparitions Standout 12:16
- 2 Black Paper Planes Standout 7:17
- 3 359° 7:55
- 4 I Know You, Stanley Milgram! Standout 10:26
- 5 The Nearing Grave 7:48
- 6 Sundown Highway 9:10
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
54 min 52 sec
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