Within the Realm of a Dying Sun
Dead Can Dance · 1987
38 min · 8 tracks · ethereal wave · neoclassical dark wave
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive journey through dark and contemplative themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dark, contemplative atmospheres
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 27, 1987, 'Within the Realm of a Dying Sun' marked Dead Can Dance's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Spleen and Ideal.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that blended elements of world music with neoclassical influences, establishing themselves as pioneers in the ethereal wave genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cocteau Twins· This Mortal Coil· Lisa Gerrard
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Serpent's Egg — Continues the ethereal and dark themes with rich soundscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anywhere Out of the World 5:08
- 2 Windfall 3:30
- 3 In the Wake of Adversity 4:14
- 4 Xavier 6:16
- 5 Dawn of the Iconoclast 2:06
- 6 Cantara 5:58
- 7 Summoning of the Muse 4:55
- 8 Persephone (The Gathering of Flowers) 6:36
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