The best Six Organs of Admittance albums

11 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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The Sun Awakens

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    The Sun Awakens

    The Sun Awakens

    2006

    A mesmerizing blend of droning guitars and whispering vocals that evokes the vastness of desert landscapes.

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    The Manifestation

    The Manifestation

    2004

    A sprawling, meditative journey through intricate guitar work and ethereal soundscapes that defy conventional structure.

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    Dust and Chimes

    Dust and Chimes

    2000

    A meditative blend of acoustic and electric sounds, weaving intricate melodies through a tapestry of experimental folk textures.

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    For Octavio Paz

    For Octavio Paz

    2004

    A meditative blend of acoustic textures and contemplative melodies that evoke a sense of introspective calm.

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    School of the Flower

    School of the Flower

    2005

    A meditative blend of acoustic textures and ethereal melodies that evoke a sense of introspection and nature's quiet beauty.

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    Dark Noontide

    Dark Noontide

    2002

    Ethereal guitar work intertwines with meditative vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that evokes both tranquility and unease.

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    Hexadic

    Hexadic

    2015

    A sprawling exploration of avant-folk and experimental textures that invites listeners into a labyrinth of sound.

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    Shelter from the Ash

    Shelter from the Ash

    2007

    Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a meditative journey through introspective themes and sonic experimentation.

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    Six Organs of Admittance

    Six Organs of Admittance

    1998

    A sprawling journey through experimental folk and drone, blending intricate guitar work with meditative soundscapes.

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    Compathia

    Compathia

    2003

    An ethereal blend of acoustic textures and intricate melodies that evoke a sense of cosmic introspection and quiet contemplation.

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    Nightly Trembling

    Nightly Trembling

    1999