Pass the Clock
Mostly Autumn · 2009
212 min · 35 tracks · progressive rock
A sweeping tapestry of progressive rock, weaving ethereal melodies and rich instrumentation through lyrical explorations of time and existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fading Colours — This track opens the album with expansive soundscapes and emotive vocals that set the tone for the entire listening experience, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and complexity.
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Ghost in Dreamland — Its concise structure contrasts with other longer tracks, providing a hauntingly beautiful melody that captures the essence of ethereal dreaming and elusive memories.
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Pure White Light — This song features intricate guitar work alongside soaring vocals, embodying the album's themes of illumination and shadow while highlighting the band's instrumental prowess.
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Pass the Clock — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching exploration of time and existence through its lengthy, evolving arrangement that invites deep reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive storytelling through sound
- patient exploration of themes
- late-night reflective listening
- lush soundscapes with detail
- gradual emotional build-up
Maybe skip if you
- seek immediate gratification
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Pass the Clock is Mostly Autumn's sixth studio album, following their 2006 release, Heart Full of Sky. At this juncture, the band was solidifying their identity within the progressive rock scene while continuing to evolve their sound, incorporating elements of folk and classic rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pineapple Thief· Anathema· Gazpacho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fading Colours 8:28
- 2 Ghost in Dreamland 3:03
- 3 Pure White Light 4:28
- 4 Distant Train 4:50
- 5 Answer the Question 4:59
- 6 Evergreen 7:58
- 7 The Second Hand 4:25
- 8 Storms Over Still Water 7:40
- 9 Paper Angels 4:18
- 10 Tearing at the Faerytale 6:48
- 11 Pass the Clock 12:10
Disc 2
- 1 Yellow Time 5:11
- 2 Prints in the Stone 3:47
- 3 The Eyes of the Forest 2:46
- 4 Boundless Ocean 5:42
- 5 Shindig 3:00
- 6 Blakey Ridge / When Waters Meet 2:12
- 7 Winter Is King 5:15
- 8 Which Wood? 2:41
- 9 At Last to Rivendell 2:05
- 10 Simple Ways 6:11
- 11 On the Wings of Gwaihir 4:49
- 12 Steal Away 4:41
- 13 Bitterness Burnt 4:56
- 14 Shrinking Violet 8:32
- 15 Goodbye Alone 6:53
Disc 3
- 1 The Night Sky 9:28
- 2 Silver Glass 7:10
- 3 Half the Mountain 5:21
- 4 Carpe diem 8:05
- 5 Hollow 6:08
- 6 Passengers 6:06
- 7 The Gap Is Too Wide 11:10
- 8 Glass Shadows 11:18
- 9 Heroes Never Die 10:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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