Schoolyard Ghosts
No-Man · 2008
122 min · 19 tracks · progressive rock · synth-pop · art rock
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and introspective lyrics envelops the listener in an ethereal experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- introspective exploration of emotions
- haunting soundscapes for deep focus
- ideal for late-night solitude
- immersive listening in two halves
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Schoolyard Ghosts' was released in 2008, No-Man was navigating a period of artistic exploration following their previous album 'Together We're Stranger' in 2003. This album marked a return to a more collaborative approach between band members Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson, showcasing their evolving sound within the art rock and progressive scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Talk Talk· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Sweet Things 6:47
- 2 Beautiful Songs You Should Know 4:26
- 3 Pigeon Drummer 6:18
- 4 Truenorth 12:51
- 5 Wherever There Is Light 4:21
- 6 Song of the Surf 6:12
- 7 Streaming 3:30
- 8 Mixtaped 8:36
- 9 All Sweet Things (5.1 mix) 6:47
- 10 Beautiful Songs You Should Know (5.1 mix) 4:26
- 11 Pigeon Drummer (5.1 mix) 6:18
- 12 Truenorth (5.1 mix) 12:51
- 13 Wherever There Is Light (5.1 mix) 4:21
- 14 Song of the Surf (5.1 mix) 6:12
- 15 Streaming (5.1 mix) 3:30
- 16 Mixtaped (5.1 mix) 8:36
- 17 Truenorth 4:42
- 18 All Sweet Things 7:02
- 19 Whenever There Is Light 4:51
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