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Catching Rays on Giant

Alphaville · 2010

136 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop

Ethereal synth landscapes blend with reflective lyrics, creating a nostalgic yet forward-looking sonic experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative reflective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 2010, 'Catching Rays on Giant' marks Alphaville's return after an extended hiatus since their last studio album in 1994. This album represents a reawakening for the band, as they sought to capture both their classic sound and contemporary influences amid a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· New Order· Kraftwerk

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Song for No One 3:32
  • 2 I Die for You Today 3:47
  • 3 End of the World 3:59
  • 4 The Things I Didn't Do 4:40
  • 5 Heaven on Earth (The Things We've Got to Do) 4:45
  • 6 The Deep 4:23
  • 7 Call Me 3:47
  • 8 Gravitation Breakdown 4:15
  • 9 Carry Your Flag 4:53
  • 10 Call Me Down 4:31
  • 11 Phantoms 3:39
  • 12 Miracle Healing 5:04
  • 13 I Die for You Today (demo) 3:35
  • 14 Call Me (demo) 3:30
  • 15 Fallen Angel (orchestral demo) 3:36
  • 16 Forever Young 2001 (Factory mix) 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Audiovision (documentation) 33:17
  • 2 Audiovision (3D documentation) 33:17
  • 3 I Die for You Today (music video) 3:43

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