Leitmotif
Dredg · 1998
54 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · art rock
A sprawling, genre-defying journey blending intricate arrangements with introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in mood.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to emotional climax introspective listening for deep thoughts immersive journey through varied moods
- Context
- Leitmotif is Dredg's debut studio album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene after a series of EPs. Released in 1998, it set the stage for their evolution as artists exploring complex themes and musical experimentation.
- If you like
- alternative rock, art rock
Leitmotif is an album by Dredg, released in 1998. A sprawling, genre-defying journey blending intricate arrangements with introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in mood. This album is significant for its ambitious blending of art rock and alternative sounds, which garnered attention within underground music circles. Critics praised its conceptual depth, ultimately influencing the progressive rock resurgence of the late '90s and early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Leitmotif sound like?
A sprawling, genre-defying journey blending intricate arrangements with introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in mood. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes Leitmotif by Dredg notable?
This album is significant for its ambitious blending of art rock and alternative sounds, which garnered attention within underground music circles. Critics praised its conceptual depth, ultimately influencing the progressive rock resurgence of the late '90s and early 2000s. Leitmotif is Dredg's debut studio album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene after a series of EPs. Released in 1998, it set the stage for their evolution as artists exploring complex themes and musical experimentation.
Who is Leitmotif for?
Leitmotif works well if you're into gradual build to emotional climax, introspective listening for deep thoughts and immersive journey through varied moods.
How many songs are on Leitmotif?
Leitmotif has 10 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Symbol Song Standout 4:23
- 2 Movement I: @45°N. 180°W 1:01
- 3 Lechium 6:24
- 4 Movement II: Crosswind Minuet 1:32
- 5 Traversing Through the Arctic Cold We Search for the Spirit of Yuta Standout 6:37
- 6 Movement III: Lyndon 3:07
- 7 Penguins in the Desert 4:13
- 8 Movement IV: RR 2:59
- 9 Yatahaze Standout 3:44
- 10 Movement V: 90 Hour Sleep 20:20
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 25 sec
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