Un automne en solitude
Vision Eternel · 2008
11 min · 5 tracks · post-rock
A haunting blend of ethereal soundscapes and ambient textures intertwine to evoke deep introspection and solitude.
Top tracks — play these first
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Season In Desperation Start here — Opening with a delicate interplay of layered drones and subtle rhythms, this track sets the tone for the entire album's exploration of desolation and longing.
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Season In Absence — This piece heightens the emotional impact through its gradual build-up of sound, capturing a sense of yearning and loss that resonates throughout the album.
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Season In Neglection — The extended duration allows for an expansive exploration of sonic textures, making it a standout representation of the album’s thematic and musical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases immersive soundscapes and thematic continuity, marking a strong evolution in Vision Eternel's sound.
What we noticed
- Each track features layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a dense atmospheric soundscape.
- The EP maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with no abrupt changes in dynamics, enhancing the feeling of introspection.
- Melodic motifs are introduced in the first track and reappear in varied forms across subsequent tracks, providing thematic continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short reflective listening experience
- evocative soundscapes for introspection
- haunting melodies that linger
- front-loaded emotional intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
- seek longer album explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Significant shift to immersive sound, establishing wider recognition in dark ambient genre.
- Themes
- autumnal solitude· vast emptiness· emotional neglect
- Moods
- Melancholy· Introspective
- Career context
- Un automne en solitude marked Vision Eternel's sophomore album, following their 2006 debut, which established them within the dark ambient scene. By 2008, they had honed their atmospheric style, reflecting a matured artistry that delved deeper into themes of isolation and reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· Bohren & der Club of Gore· A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Tracklist
- 1 Season In Desperation Start here 2:06
- 2 Season In Yonder 1:36
- 3 Season In Lust 1:40
- 4 Season In Absence 2:13
- 5 Season In Neglection 3:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
And Their Refinement of the Decline
Stars of the Lid
Shares a similar ethereal soundscape and introspective atmosphere, emphasizing vastness and solitude.
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Combines ambient textures with melancholic melodies, evoking deep emotional introspection and isolation.
Dolores
Bohren & der Club of Gore
Captures haunting atmospheres with a dark ambient aesthetic, creating a sense of profound emptiness.
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