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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic journey through soundscapes
- introspective headphone detail hunting
- deep exploration of existential themes
- committed listening for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- King Crimson· Genesis· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Flight 21:29
- 2 Lifetime 5:10
- 3 All That Before 7:46
- 4 Bunsho 5:47
- 5 A Plague of Lighthouse-keepers 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 12:36
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