Released 30 years ago
Stars on ESP
His Name Is Alive · 1996
44 min · 15 tracks · experimental rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental rock and ethereal melodies that defy genre boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- thoughtful reflections on life
- short tracks for quick listens
- playful and whimsical narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Stars on ESP' is His Name Is Alive's fifth studio album and marks a period of artistic exploration following their critically acclaimed album 'Home Is in Your Head'. At this point, the band had established a distinct sound characterized by layered instrumentation and abstract lyrics, further pushing their creative boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Microphones· Neutral Milk Hotel· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dub Love Letter (Letter) 3:25
- 2 This World Is Not My Home (Home) 2:40
- 3 Bad Luck Girl (Country Girl) 2:02
- 4 What Are You Wearing Tomorrow (Summer Songs) 2:49
- 5 The Bees (The Bees) 2:56
- 6 What Else Is New List (Static) 2:14
- 7 Wall of Speed (Wall) 2:39
- 8 Universal Frequencies (Beech Boys) 3:22
- 9 The Sand That Holds the Lakes in Place (Lake) 3:36
- 10 I Can't Live in This World Anymore (Home) 4:09
- 11 Answer to Rainbow at Midnight (Crunch) 2:12
- 12 Famous Goodbye King (Jump the Boy) 3:00
- 13 Across the Street (Smooth) 3:35
- 14 Movie (Movie) 2:33
- 15 Last One (Last One) 2:59
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