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Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work

Ben Lee · 2013

52 min · 10 tracks · indie pop

A meditative journey blending ambient textures with introspective indie pop melodies and spiritual themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • meditative moments for contemplation
  • introspective journey through sound
  • consistent pacing for deep focus
  • spiritual themes for inner exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Ben Lee released 'Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work' in 2013, he had transitioned from a youthful indie pop sensation into an artist deeply engaged with spirituality and personal exploration. This album came after his 2011 release 'Deeper Into Dream', marking a significant evolution in his sound as he explored more esoteric themes, influenced by his experiences with ayahuasca ceremonies.
Stylistic neighbors
Josh Ritter· Sufjan Stevens· Andrew Bird

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invocation 1:49
  • 2 Welcome to the House of Mystical Death 5:09
  • 3 Meditation on Being Born 7:47
  • 4 In the Silence 5:36
  • 5 Shadow of the Mind 5:00
  • 6 The Will to Grow 5:18
  • 7 On My Knees 5:56
  • 8 I Am That I Am 5:17
  • 9 Song for Samael 4:53
  • 10 Thank You 5:27

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