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Junius

Junius · 2007

41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · art rock · shoegaze

Ethereal melodies entwine with heavy, atmospheric instrumentation to create a haunting sonic journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting sonic journey experience
  • dynamic ebb and flow
  • immersive atmospheric listening
  • emotional depth in layers

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, this self-titled debut album marked Junius's entrance into the music scene following their formation in 2003. At this time, the band was establishing their identity within the post-metal and art rock genres, blending elements of shoegaze and space rock with introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
The Ocean· Cult of Luna· Explosions in the Sky

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [elan vital] 1:12
  • 2 Hiding Knives 5:27
  • 3 From the Isle of the Blessed 5:05
  • 4 [elan fatale] 2:11
  • 5 Forcing Out the Silence 6:43
  • 6 [The Annunciation] 0:35
  • 7 Blood Is Bright 4:51
  • 8 A Word Could Kill Her 4:08
  • 9 In the Hearts of Titans 5:53
  • 10 At the Age of Decay 5:17

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