Snowflake Midnight
Mercury Rev · 2008
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A shimmering tapestry of ethereal soundscapes and introspective melodies that evoke a dreamlike state.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews, with publications like Pitchfork praising its expansive sound and emotional depth. It is notable for its influence on the indie rock scene in the late 2000s, showcasing a blend of orchestral elements with alternative rock that resonated with listeners seeking sonic innovation.
- Best for
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection wave-like pacing with peaks immersive listening in quiet spaces
- Context
- Released on September 29, 2008, 'Snowflake Midnight' marked Mercury Rev's return after a five-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed album 'The Secret Migration'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring new sonic territories, embracing a more experimental approach with ambient textures and lush arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is Pure Standout 6:55
- 2 Taken Up Into Clouds, Changed and Rained Down Standout 1:43
- 3 Pure Joie De La Solitude 2:51
- 4 Persistence and the Apis Mellifera 3:52
- 5 Fable of a Silver Moon 1:14
- 6 Loop Lisse, Loop 4:27
- 7 In My Heart, a Strange Attractor Standout 5:27
- 8 Incident on Abeel Street 2:15
- 9 Af Den Fader Kommer Den Sol 2:36
- 10 Because Because Because 3:26
- 11 Nocturne for Norwood 5:39
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