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Man of Aran

Sea Power · 2009

73 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and poignant melodies reflecting the rugged beauty of the Irish landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • haunting melodies evoke nature
  • wave-like pacing for contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Man of Aran' is Sea Power's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Open Season' from 2005. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the post-punk revival scene while exploring more ambitious concepts and instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
The National· Explosions in the Sky· Interpol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Man of Aran 3:40
  • 2 The South Sound 11:33
  • 3 Come Wander With Me 4:12
  • 4 Tiger King 5:17
  • 5 The Currach 2:11
  • 6 Boy Vertiginous 5:17
  • 7 Spearing the Sunfish 11:44
  • 8 Conneely of the West 4:21
  • 9 The North Sound 4:56
  • 10 Woman of Aran 4:36
  • 11 It Comes Back Again 11:14
  • 12 No Man Is an Archipelago 4:49

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