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Released 20 years ago

The Circling Hour

Iona · 2006

64 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with progressive rock rhythms, creating a soundscape that evokes introspection and transcendence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective journeys through sound
  • patient explorations of themes
  • meditative moments of reflection
  • transcendent crescendos and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'The Circling Hour' is Iona's fifth studio album, following their 2003 release 'Open Sky.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of Celtic influences and progressive rock, continuing to explore spiritual themes and complex musical structures.
Stylistic neighbors
Glass Hammer· The Flower Kings· Camel

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Empyrean Dawn 7:50
  • 2 Children of Time 5:33
  • 3 Strength 5:59
  • 4 Wind Off the Lake 11:07
  • 5 Factory of Magnificent Souls 5:06
  • 6 Sky Maps 6:43
  • 7 No Fear in Love 6:02
  • 8 Wind, Water & Fire - Wind 3:30
  • 9 Wind, Water & Fire - Water 3:00
  • 10 Wind, Water & Fire - Fire 7:16
  • 11 Fragment (of a Fiery Sun) 2:47

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