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The Spirit of Autumn Past

Mostly Autumn · 1999

69 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of progressive rock that intertwines haunting melodies with folk-inspired instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush soundscapes for introspection
  • patient unfolding of melodies
  • evocative journeys through nature
  • autumnal themes of reflection
  • immersive storytelling across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1999, Mostly Autumn was gaining traction within the progressive rock scene, following their debut album 'For All We Shared' in 1998. 'The Spirit of Autumn Past' marked their second studio effort, solidifying their sound and expanding their listener base as they began to tour more extensively.
Stylistic neighbors
The Pineapple Thief· Anathema· Gazpacho

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Winter Mountain 6:55
  • 2 This Great Blue Pearl 5:41
  • 3 Pieces of Love 4:15
  • 4 Please 6:10
  • 5 Evergreen 8:00
  • 6 Styhead Tarn 3:32
  • 7 Shindig 3:07
  • 8 Blakey Ridge / When Waters Meet 2:12
  • 9 Underneath the Ice (Troubled Dreams) 3:49
  • 10 Through the Window 4:41
  • 11 The Spirit of Autumn Past, Part I 2:43
  • 12 The Spirit of Autumn Past, Part II 6:30
  • 13 The Gap Is Too Wide 11:37

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