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Abhayamudra

Cul de Sac · 2004

129 min · 11 tracks · post-rock

A sprawling, immersive tapestry of sound that melds textured instrumentals with expansive sonic landscapes.

Abhayamudra is an album by Cul de Sac, released in 2004. A sprawling, immersive tapestry of sound that melds textured instrumentals with expansive sonic landscapes. 'Abhayamudra' is significant for its ambitious length and complex arrangements, contributing to the post-rock genre's expansion in the early 2000s. It received positive reviews from niche publications, solidifying Cul de Sac's reputation as innovators within the underground music scene during this time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Abhayamudra sound like?

A sprawling, immersive tapestry of sound that melds textured instrumentals with expansive sonic landscapes. Rooted in post-rock.

What makes Abhayamudra by Cul de Sac notable?

'Abhayamudra' is significant for its ambitious length and complex arrangements, contributing to the post-rock genre's expansion in the early 2000s. It received positive reviews from niche publications, solidifying Cul de Sac's reputation as innovators within the underground music scene during this time. Released in 2004, 'Abhayamudra' marks Cul de Sac's fifth studio album and showcases their evolution as a post-rock band. At this point, they were exploring more experimental avenues after their previous work, 'Crashes to Light,' which had already begun to push boundaries. The album reflects a deepening artistic exploration following a period of lineup stability.

How many songs are on Abhayamudra?

Abhayamudra has 11 tracks, running approximately 129 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·129:20

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Beograd 1 Standout 14:58
  • 2 Halle 2 20:36
  • 3 Baltimore 5 Standout 13:34
  • 4 Berlin 4 8:59
  • 5 Frankfurt 4 12:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Beograd 6 8:10
  • 2 Cambridge 1 8:06
  • 3 Berlin 6 3:54
  • 4 Kopenhagen 3 9:10
  • 5 Berlin 3 10:36
  • 6 Zagreb 3 18:14

Release Date

January 1, 2004

Genre

post-rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

129 min 20 sec