Merlin Atmos
Van der Graaf Generator · 2015
142 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
A progressive soundscape where intricate melodies intertwine with existential lyrics and expansive instrumental exploration.
Why this album works
'Merlin Atmos' is significant for its ambitious length and structure, with tracks like 'A Plague of Lighthouse-keepers' reflecting a return to the band's earlier dramatic narratives. The album received praise from critics for its artistry, reaffirming Van der Graaf Generator's status as pioneers in the progressive rock genre while also being nominated for various awards within the progressive rock community.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic journey through soundscapes introspective headphone detail hunting
- Context
- By the release of 'Merlin Atmos' in 2015, Van der Graaf Generator was well into their career, having reformed in the early 2000s after a long hiatus. This album follows their 2005 release 'Present', marking their evolution as they continued to explore complex themes and elaborate compositions, showcasing their unique blend of rock and avant-garde influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Yes· Soft Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Flight 21:29
- 2 Lifetime Standout 5:10
- 3 All That Before 7:46
- 4 Bunsho 5:47
- 5 A Plague of Lighthouse-keepers Standout 24:05
- 6 Gog 6:39
Disc 2
- 1 Interference Patterns 4:28
- 2 Over the Hill 12:35
- 3 Your Time Starts Now 4:14
- 4 Scorched Earth 10:13
- 5 Meurglys III, the Songwriter's Guild 15:24
- 6 Man-Erg 11:39
- 7 Childlike Faith in Childhood's End Standout 12:36
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