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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • introspective listening for deep thoughts
  • immersive journey through varied moods
  • back-loaded pacing with rewarding payoff

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone upbeat anthems

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Symbol Song 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 6:37
  • 6 Movement III: Lyndon 3:07
  • 7 Penguins in the Desert 4:13
  • 8 Movement IV: RR 2:59
  • 9 Yatahaze 3:44
  • 10 Movement V: 90 Hour Sleep 20:20

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