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Lambent Material

Eluvium · 2003

35 min · 5 tracks · ambient

Ethereal soundscapes merge with delicate piano melodies, evoking introspection and tranquil reverie.

Lambent Material is an album by Eluvium, released in 2003. Ethereal soundscapes merge with delicate piano melodies, evoking introspection and tranquil reverie. The album received critical acclaim for its immersive qualities and has been influential within the ambient music scene. It helped solidify Eluvium as a key player in the post-rock and ambient community, paving the way for subsequent artists inspired by its serene yet complex sonic landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lambent Material sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes merge with delicate piano melodies, evoking introspection and tranquil reverie. Rooted in ambient.

What makes Lambent Material by Eluvium notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its immersive qualities and has been influential within the ambient music scene. It helped solidify Eluvium as a key player in the post-rock and ambient community, paving the way for subsequent artists inspired by its serene yet complex sonic landscapes. Released in January 2003, 'Lambent Material' is Eluvium's debut album, showcasing Matthew Cooper's unique approach to ambient music. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a significant figure in the genre, exploring lush, textured soundscapes that would characterize his future works.

How many songs are on Lambent Material?

Lambent Material has 5 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·35:53

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

  • 1 The Unfinished 4:38
  • 2 Under the Water It Glowed Standout 5:09
  • 3 There Wasn’t Anything 4:40
  • 4 Zerthis Was a Shivering Human Image Standout 15:35
  • 5 I Am So Much More Me That You Are Perfectly You Standout 5:49

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 53 sec