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Bury the Moon

Ásgeir Trausti · 2020

42 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape rooted in Icelandic folk traditions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective journey throughout
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • calm evenings with soft lighting
  • thoughtful moments of quiet reflection
  • gentle soundscapes for peaceful nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 7, 2020, 'Bury the Moon' is Ásgeir Trausti's third studio album, following his breakthrough debut 'Dýrð í dauðaþögn' in 2012. At this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the modern folk scene, blending traditional Icelandic elements with contemporary sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· José González

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pictures 3:58
  • 2 Youth 3:30
  • 3 Breathe 3:15
  • 4 Eventide 3:47
  • 5 Lazy Giants 3:41
  • 6 Overlay 2:53
  • 7 Rattled Snow 3:38
  • 8 Turn Gold to Sand 4:07
  • 9 Living Water 4:33
  • 10 Until Daybreak 4:23
  • 11 Bury the Moon 4:24

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