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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