Island
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson · 1991
61 min · 13 tracks
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and ethereal vocals, evoking surreal landscapes and emotional introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dream of a Shadow of Smoke — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal quality, combining haunting melodies with layered atmospheric textures that create a sense of otherworldliness.
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Anyway, People Die — A poignant exploration of mortality, this track stands out for its evocative lyrics and melancholic instrumentation, capturing the album's reflective themes.
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Crowleymass Unveiled — This lengthy piece showcases Hilmarsson's ability to weave complex narratives through sound, blending ritualistic elements with profound lyrical content.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Anyway, People Die
The writing shifts from personal reflection to broader existential musings about life and death as it progresses through the verses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Falling 4:25
- 2 The Dream of a Shadow of Smoke 5:24
- 3 Lament for My Suzanne 4:22
- 4 Fields of Rape (Sightless Return) 2:54
- 5 Passing Horses 4:29
- 6 Anyway, People Die 7:07
- 7 To Blackened Earth 4:17
- 8 Oh Merry-Go-Round 3:48
- 9 Crowleymass Unveiled 7:41
- 10 Paperback Honey 4:56
- 11 The Fall of Christopher Robin 4:55
- 12 Fields of Rape and Smoke 2:52
- 13 Merry-Go-Round and Around 3:49
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