Far from Refuge
God Is an Astronaut · 2007
50 min · 11 tracks · post-rock · ambient
A vast sonic landscape where ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate guitar layers, creating an immersive post-rock experience.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its atmospheric compositions and emotive instrumental storytelling, helping to elevate God Is an Astronaut's profile in the international post-rock scene. Its tracks have been featured in various media, contributing to the band's influence on contemporary ambient music.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Far from Refuge' is God Is an Astronaut's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'All is Violent, All is Bright'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the post-rock genre, expanding their sound and audience after a successful tour.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roland Kayn· Vision Eternel· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radau 5:52
- 2 Far From Refuge Standout 6:55
- 3 Sunrise in Aries 4:25
- 4 Grace Descending Standout 5:33
- 5 New Years End 4:19
- 6 Darkfall 3:43
- 7 Tempus Horizon 5:10
- 8 Lateral Noise 1:54
- 9 Beyond the Dying Light Standout 5:41
- 10 Sunny Banks of Sweet Deliverance 4:32
- 11 Empyrean Glow 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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