Released 40 years ago
Empetus
Steve Roach · 1986
44 min · 9 tracks · ambient
A mesmerizing blend of ethereal synth landscapes and rhythmic pulses that transport listeners into deep sonic realms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual build
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- transportive experience for introspection
- meditative background for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Empetus' was Steve Roach's third studio album, following his acclaimed debut 'Now' and the follow-up 'Strange Places'. At this point in his career, Roach had begun to solidify his reputation as a pioneer of ambient music, experimenting with complex textures and immersive soundscapes that would come to define the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robert Rich· Brian Eno· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arrival 4:25
- 2 Seeking 5:36
- 3 Conquest 6:08
- 4 Empowerment 4:01
- 5 Twilight Heat 3:15
- 6 Merge 6:24
- 7 Urge 6:25
- 8 Distance Is Near 2:42
- 9 The Memory 5:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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