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This Timeless Turning

Sky Cries Mary · 1994

68 min · 13 tracks · rock music

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike journey through introspective landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Don't Forget the Sky — This track features lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the band's ethereal style, making it a standout representation of the album's overall theme.
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    Every Iceburg Is Afire — With its gripping imagery and dynamic arrangement, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge powerful emotional content with intricate musicality.
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    Slow Down Time — The lengthy track explores themes of reflection and stillness, showcasing the band's signature blend of ambient textures and evocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike journeys through introspection
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • patient exploration of emotional landscapes
  • long tracks inviting deep listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • want concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1994, This Timeless Turning marks Sky Cries Mary's third studio album, following their previous work, the self-titled Sky Cries Mary (1992). At this point in their career, the band was refining their unique blend of alternative rock and ambient influences, establishing a distinct identity within the burgeoning Seattle music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· My Bloody Valentine· Spiritualized

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Don't Forget the Sky

    A pivotal moment comes when the perspective shifts from collective longing to an intimate address of an individual presence.

    This shift adds depth to the narrative, transforming a broader theme into a personal plea that enhances emotional impact.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shipwrecked 4:05
  • 2 Vuh 4:19
  • 3 Don't Forget the Sky 5:25
  • 4 These Old Bones 4:03
  • 5 Stretched 3:44
  • 6 Every Iceburg Is Afire 3:47
  • 7 Scapegoat 4:07
  • 8 Sister Ship Twenty Three 1:03
  • 9 Deep Sunless Sea 6:50
  • 10 Slow Down Time 5:51
  • 11 Objects in the Mirror 5:14
  • 12 4:00 A.M. 14:48
  • 13 Wall of Nothingness 5:20

What to play next

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