What makes Dust and Chimes by Six Organs of Admittance notable?

Dust and Chimes received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and has been influential in the development of the psychedelic folk genre. The album's experimental approach to traditional folk elements has inspired a wave of artists exploring similar musical landscapes, marking it as a significant release within the early 2000s indie music scene. Released in 2000, Dust and Chimes is the fourth studio album by Six Organs of Admittance, following their 1999 release, The Manifestation. At this point in his career, Ben Chasny was solidifying his reputation within the avant-folk scene, expanding his sonic palette while maintaining the introspective qualities that characterized his earlier work.

Who is Dust and Chimes for?

Dust and Chimes works well if you're into meditative soundscapes for reflection, short tracks for quick immersion and haunting melodies that linger.

How many songs are on Dust and Chimes?

Dust and Chimes has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Dust and Chimes

Six Organs of Admittance · 2000

47 min · 11 tracks

A meditative blend of acoustic and electric sounds, weaving intricate melodies through a tapestry of experimental folk textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hollow Light Severed Sun — This track showcases the album's haunting atmosphere with its layered guitar work and ethereal vocals, encapsulating the essence of Chasny's intricate songwriting.
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Journey Through Sankuan Pass — At nearly eleven minutes long, this epic composition allows for an expansive exploration of sound, blending drones and melodic elements to create a deeply immersive experience.
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Black Needle Rhymes — The rhythmic complexity and lyrical imagery in this track highlight Chasny's ability to fuse poetic storytelling with innovative musical structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

meditative soundscapes for reflection
short tracks for quick immersion
haunting melodies that linger
introspective moments of solitude

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
want catchy, sing-along tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2000, Dust and Chimes is the fourth studio album by Six Organs of Admittance, following their 1999 release, The Manifestation. At this point in his career, Ben Chasny was solidifying his reputation within the avant-folk scene, expanding his sonic palette while maintaining the introspective qualities that characterized his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Ben Chasny· EARTH· Grouper

Tracklist

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

1 Stone Finders Verse I 1:35
2 Assyria 3:02
3 Hollow Light Severed Sun 5:29
4 Tukulti Will Burn 1:13
5 Blue Sun Chiming 2:41
6 Oak Path 3:49
7 Black Needle Rhymes 5:38
8 Sophia 3:47
9 Journey Through Sankuan Pass 10:49
10 Stone Finders Verse II 1:38
11 Dance Among the Waiting 7:18

What to play next

Listen next

Songs From the Entoptic Garden, Volume Two

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Go back to

Nightly Trembling

1999

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