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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.

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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