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Released 22 years ago this June

In a Safe Place

The Album Leaf · 2004

51 min · 10 tracks · ambient

A serene blend of ambient textures and melodic undercurrents that evoke introspection and tranquility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • serene introspective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 22, 2004, 'In a Safe Place' marked The Album Leaf's third studio album, following their 2001 release 'One Day I'll Be on Time.' At this point, the band was solidifying their place within the ambient music scene, blending electronic elements with live instrumentation, which was a progression from their earlier, more minimalistic works.
Stylistic neighbors
Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Window 3:44
  • 2 Thule 4:23
  • 3 On Your Way 4:31
  • 4 TwentyTwoFourteen 5:40
  • 5 The Outer Banks 4:23
  • 6 Over the Pond 4:55
  • 7 Another Day (revised) 4:21
  • 8 Streamside 3:34
  • 9 Eastern Glow 6:06
  • 10 Moss Mountain Town 9:22

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