Purgatorio
Tangerine Dream · 2004
131 min · 18 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
A sprawling soundscape where electronic textures intertwine with cinematic melodies, inviting contemplation and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- cinematic soundscapes for contemplation
- dynamic exploration of themes
- long-form immersion in sound
- introspective journeys through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- need immediate energetic gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Purgatorio' was a significant entry in Tangerine Dream's extensive discography, occurring during their transition into a more ambient style. This album followed their 2003 release 'Mosaic,' showcasing their continued evolution beyond the classic Krautrock roots towards a modern electronic landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Above the Great Dry Land 6:19
- 2 Chasing the Bad Seed 8:48
- 3 Slave to the Gods 6:31
- 4 Hope and Glory 6:44
- 5 Sun Son’s Seal, Part I 8:21
- 6 Beyond All Suns 6:34
- 7 Sisyphus 4:37
- 8 All the Steps to Heaven 13:12
- 9 Mountain of Destiny 10:51
Disc 2
- 1 The Glowing Zodiac Wheel 6:08
- 2 Modern Cave Men 5:02
- 3 Death of Medusa 7:23
- 4 Blinded by the World’s Desire 6:22
- 5 Sun Son’s Seal, Part II 8:27
- 6 Soulgate 7:59
- 7 Till the End of Silence 5:17
- 8 Prison and Paradise 5:39
- 9 Spirit Spiral 7:32
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