Sun Set
Klaatu · 2005
152 min · 41 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of orchestral arrangements and progressive rock melodies that transports listeners across time and space.
Top tracks — play these first
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Calling Occupants (of Interplanetary Craft) — This track exemplifies Klaatu's signature blend of whimsical storytelling and complex musicality, reimagining the classic hit with an anti-adversary twist that showcases their innovative spirit.
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Doctor Marvello — As a fan-favorite single, this track encapsulates the band's playful approach to progressive rock while addressing themes of escapism and imagination in a catchy format.
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Little Neutrino — The original vocal mix presents a rich tapestry of sounds that intertwine science fiction themes with lush harmonies, demonstrating the group's ability to create immersive sonic environments.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through diverse sounds
- adventurous listening with orchestral waves
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
- immersive experience for curious minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, quick listens
- seek instant gratification and hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Sun Set marked Klaatu's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album, Magentalane, in 1981. This album showcases their continued evolution in sound while digging into their extensive catalog, presenting previously unreleased material and alternate mixes that highlight their experimental essence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Light Orchestra· Yes· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hanus of Uranus (7″ single) 2:50
- 2 Sub‐Rosa Subway (7″ single) 4:16
- 3 Cherie (previously unreleased single mix) 3:02
- 4 Doctor Marvello (7″ single) 3:32
- 5 For You Girl (7″ single B‐side) 2:40
- 6 California Jam (7″ single) 3:03
- 7 True Life Hero (TV mix) 3:28
- 8 Calling Occupants (of Interplanetary Craft) (Anti‐Adversary mix) 6:27
- 9 Sir Bodsworth Rugglesby III (original vocal mix) 3:38
- 10 Little Neutrino (original vocal mix) 5:02
- 11 We’re Off You Know (orchestral) 3:19
- 12 Around the Universe in 80 Days (orchestral) 4:44
- 13 Madman (orchestral) 2:46
- 14 Long Live Politzania (orchestral) 9:11
- 15 The Loneliest of Creatures (orchestral) 3:37
- 16 Prelude (orchestral) 5:25
- 17 So Said the Lighthouse Keeper (orchestral) 6:07
- 18 Epilogue (orchestral) 0:41
- 19 Hope (orchestral) 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 A Routine Day (7″ single) 3:09
- 2 Juicy Luicy (My Oh My mix) 3:46
- 3 Everybody Took a Holiday (Megaphone mix) 3:03
- 4 Older (live) 3:21
- 5 Dear Christine (alternate mix) 3:36
- 6 Mister Manson (original mix) 2:39
- 7 Tokeymor Field (demo) 3:07
- 8 Sir Rupert Said (studio outtake) 2:40
- 9 Sell Out, Sell Out (demo) 4:49
- 10 Howl at the Moon (demo) 3:33
- 11 I Can’t Help It (full‐length mix) 4:11
- 12 Paranoia (demo) 3:52
- 13 Set the World on Fire (demo) 4:17
- 14 Dog Star (demo) 4:04
- 15 All Good Things (demo) 2:27
- 16 There’s Something Happening 2:43
- 17 I Don’t Wanna Go Home (demo) 2:52
- 18 At the End of the Rainbow (alternate vocal mix) 3:13
- 19 December Dream (full‐length mix) 5:43
- 20 Mrs. Toad’s Cookies (alternate mix) 3:12
- 21 Magentalane (full‐length mix) 3:29
- 22 Ambrose Lightship 0:56
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