Shelter from the Ash
Six Organs of Admittance · 2007
43 min · 8 tracks
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a meditative journey through introspective themes and sonic experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alone With the Alone — This track encapsulates the album's meditative essence through minimalist instrumentation and reflective lyrics, establishing a contemplative mood right from the start.
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Goddess Atonement — With its intricate guitar work and layered vocals, this song highlights Chasny's ability to create a rich sonic tapestry that draws listeners into a deeper emotional experience.
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Shelter From the Ash — The title track serves as a focal point of the album, combining haunting melodies with poignant lyrics that address themes of loss and renewal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends experimental sounds with traditional elements, creating an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, droning guitar that gradually layers in other instruments, creating a dense atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections where melodies emerge and recede, allowing for moments of silence and reflection.
- The album's final track concludes with a gradual fade-out of sound, leaving the listener in a lingering quiet.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of solitude
- patient unfolding melodies throughout
- haunting vocals for deep reflection
- immersive fingerpicking textures
- quiet contemplation during listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shelter from the Ash' was released in 2007, Six Organs of Admittance had established themselves as a significant voice in the avant-folk scene. This album came after their critically acclaimed record 'Dark Noontide' (2005), showcasing a further evolution in Ben Chasny's songwriting and musical exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Chasny· EARTH· Grouper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alone With the Alone 4:15
- 2 Strangled Road 5:33
- 3 Jade Like Wine 4:11
- 4 Coming to Get You 7:28
- 5 Goddess Atonement 6:01
- 6 Final Wing 8:35
- 7 Shelter From the Ash 3:24
- 8 Goodnight 3:36
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