This Is a Recording
Kevin Moore · 1999
66 min · 15 tracks · progressive metal · ambient · industrial music
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and introspective lyrics that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
This Is a Recording is an album by Kevin Moore, released in 1999. A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and introspective lyrics that evoke deep emotional landscapes. 'This Is a Recording' is notable for its critical acclaim within the underground music community, helping to cement Moore's reputation outside of Dream Theater. The album's innovative sound and introspective songwriting influenced many artists in the ambient and industrial scenes that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Is a Recording sound like?
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and introspective lyrics that evoke deep emotional landscapes. Rooted in progressive metal and ambient.
What makes This Is a Recording by Kevin Moore notable?
'This Is a Recording' is notable for its critical acclaim within the underground music community, helping to cement Moore's reputation outside of Dream Theater. The album's innovative sound and introspective songwriting influenced many artists in the ambient and industrial scenes that followed. Released in 1999, 'This Is a Recording' was Kevin Moore's debut solo album after his tenure as the keyboardist for Dream Theater. This album marked a significant shift in his career as he explored a more personal and experimental sound, moving away from the progressive metal roots that defined his previous work. It established him as a unique voice in the ambient and trip rock genres.
How many songs are on This Is a Recording?
This Is a Recording has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Squelch 2:01
- 2 Hay Day. May Day. Help. 4:28
- 3 Wednesday the Sky Standout 4:44
- 4 Roll Away the Stone Standout 3:46
- 5 Nora 4:58
- 6 On the Page (early version) 4:25
- 7 Blusong 4:28
- 8 S.O.S. Standout 7:24
- 9 Because the Plane Crashed 3:00
- 10 The Fucking Mouse 5:11
- 11 Shallow 3:04
- 12 Hollow 4:54
- 13 On the Page 4:18
- 14 Watercolor 4:22
- 15 Chromakey 5:18
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 21 sec
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