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Silent Cries and Mighty Echoes

Eloy · 1979

43 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through expansive soundscapes and intricate melodies that evoke both wonder and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic journeys of introspection
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • gradual rise to conclusion
  • immersive soundscapes for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • dislike lengthy, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Silent Cries and Mighty Echoes' marked Eloy's fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution into a more refined progressive rock sound. This album followed their successful release of 'Ocean' (1977), which solidified their reputation in the Krautrock scene and set the stage for this ambitious project, blending thematic depth with elaborate compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Ash Ra Tempel· Tangerine Dream· Can

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Astral Entrance / Master of Sensation 9:05
  • 2 The Apocalypse: Silent Cries Divide the Nights / The Vision – Burning / Force Majeure 14:58
  • 3 Pilot to Paradise 7:06
  • 4 De labore solis 5:11
  • 5 Mighty Echoes 7:18

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