Atmospheric Conditions
Steve Roach · 1999
73 min · 5 tracks · ambient
A sonic exploration of vast landscapes, blending ethereal textures with immersive soundscapes.
Atmospheric Conditions is an album by Steve Roach, released in 1999. A sonic exploration of vast landscapes, blending ethereal textures with immersive soundscapes. This album is significant for its contribution to the ambient genre, particularly through its extensive track lengths that encourage deep listening. It has been praised in various reviews for its ability to transport listeners into expansive auditory realms, cementing Roach's influence on both contemporary ambient music and soundscape artists. The album's critical reception highlights its artistic depth and emotional resonance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atmospheric Conditions sound like?
A sonic exploration of vast landscapes, blending ethereal textures with immersive soundscapes. Rooted in ambient.
What makes Atmospheric Conditions by Steve Roach notable?
This album is significant for its contribution to the ambient genre, particularly through its extensive track lengths that encourage deep listening. It has been praised in various reviews for its ability to transport listeners into expansive auditory realms, cementing Roach's influence on both contemporary ambient music and soundscape artists. The album's critical reception highlights its artistic depth and emotional resonance. In 1999, Steve Roach was already an established figure in ambient music, having released numerous albums since his debut in the early 1980s. 'Atmospheric Conditions' marked a continued evolution of his work, showcasing his mastery of long-form compositions and deep sonic environments. This album emerged during a period when Roach was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of the genre.
How many songs are on Atmospheric Conditions?
Atmospheric Conditions has 5 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Underground Clouds Over a Secret Grotto Standout 22:32
- 2 In the Heart of Distant Horizons, Part 1 Standout 12:58
- 3 In the Heart of Distant Horizons, Part 2 10:30
- 4 Two Rivers Dreaming, Part 1 Standout 14:59
- 5 Two Rivers Dreaming, Part 2 12:11
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 10 sec
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