Top tracks — play these first
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Gone in Bloom and Bough — This track exemplifies the album's thematic depth and emotional resonance, building layers of sound that evoke a sense of both nostalgia and exploration.
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Halls of the Summer — With its sweeping melodies and dynamic shifts, this track captures the essence of the band's ability to blend serene moments with powerful crescendos.
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Collider in Blue — At just over two minutes long, this track serves as a brief yet impactful interlude that encapsulates the album's ethereal qualities while offering a moment of introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album excels in crafting immersive soundscapes with strong dynamics, though it follows familiar post-rock templates.
What we noticed
- The album features long, atmospheric tracks that often build gradually, layering guitar textures and ambient sounds over time.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, introspective passages to powerful crescendos, particularly in 'Gone in Bloom and Bough'.
- The use of reverb and delay effects creates a spacious sound that enhances the ethereal quality of the melodies throughout the record.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective journeys through soundscapes
- dynamic crescendos inviting immersion
- long-form exploration of emotions
- evocative atmospheres for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 25, 2012, Waking Season marked Caspian's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2009 release, Tertia. This album solidified their evolution from a post-rock ensemble into a more melodic and atmospheric sound, showcasing their growth as composers and musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· This Will Destroy You
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking Season 5:22
- 2 Procellous 6:14
- 3 Gone in Bloom and Bough 10:25
- 4 Halls of the Summer 5:16
- 5 Akiko 3:33
- 6 High Lonesome 3:38
- 7 Hickory ’54 6:04
- 8 Long the Desert Mile 6:11
- 9 Collider in Blue 2:34
- 10 Fire Made Flesh 7:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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