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Inroads: New and Collected Works

Roy Montgomery · 2007

126 min · 22 tracks · neo-psychedelia

Ethereal guitar landscapes intertwine with reflective melodies, creating a meditative atmosphere that invites deep introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dawn Fades over Ocean — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscapes and gradual build-up, showcasing Montgomery's signature guitar layering.
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    A Précis of the 60s — Drawing on nostalgia, this track reflects on the cultural movements of the 1960s through an intricate tapestry of sounds that evokes a sense of time gone by.
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    Goodbye Mrs D'Eath — With its haunting melody and contemplative lyrics, this track exemplifies Montgomery's ability to blend evocative storytelling with lush instrumentation.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Goodbye Mrs D'Eath

    The narrative shifts from reflection on loss to an acceptance of mortality without explicitly naming it.

    This transition emphasizes the inevitability of change while maintaining an intimate connection to the listener's own experiences.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Dawn Fades over Ocean 5:37
  • 2 Liverpool 1982 3:37
  • 3 Sterling Morrison Corner 10th and First 1966 4:23
  • 4 For Kerry 2:18
  • 5 A Précis of the 60s 7:44
  • 6 On the Road 2 3:32
  • 7 A Flock of Fish 4:56
  • 8 Goodbye Mrs D'Eath 6:14
  • 9 Cumulus and Fugue 5:09
  • 10 London Is Swinging By His Neck (instrumental version) 7:21
  • 11 Temple IV (slight return) 3:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Two Trajectory 7:20
  • 2 One Trajectory 5:17
  • 3 Zabriske Point (part I) 4:33
  • 4 Lazyboy (treatment) 4:20
  • 5 Zabriske Point (part II) 5:40
  • 6 Particle 5:11
  • 7 Sister Clean 6:29
  • 8 Last Days of Mankind 6:44
  • 9 Wave 6:58
  • 10 Gang of Four vs Peter Frampton 7:46
  • 11 2LB 12:28

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