Atmospherics
Bass Communion · 1999
73 min · 54 tracks · ambient · drone music
A haunting blend of ethereal drones and immersive soundscapes that evoke inner reflection.
Atmospherics is an album by Bass Communion, released in 1999. A haunting blend of ethereal drones and immersive soundscapes that evoke inner reflection. 'Atmospherics' is significant for its role in shaping the ambient genre, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the rise of drone music in the late 90s. The album received positive critical reception, further establishing Wilson's artistic vision and leading to collaborations within niche electronic music circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atmospherics sound like?
A haunting blend of ethereal drones and immersive soundscapes that evoke inner reflection. Rooted in ambient and drone music.
What makes Atmospherics by Bass Communion notable?
'Atmospherics' is significant for its role in shaping the ambient genre, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the rise of drone music in the late 90s. The album received positive critical reception, further establishing Wilson's artistic vision and leading to collaborations within niche electronic music circles. Released in 1999, 'Atmospherics' is Bass Communion's third studio album, following the acclaimed 'Ghosts on Magnetic Tape'. At this point, Steven Wilson was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in ambient and drone music, expanding his sonic palette while maintaining a deeply introspective approach.
How many songs are on Atmospherics?
Atmospherics has 54 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Spellbound Standout 2:33
- 2 Bliss 3:05
- 3 Past Lives 2:36
- 4 The Fog 2:07
- 5 Transcendence Standout 3:32
- 6 Heartbeat Standout 2:40
- 7 Held Under 1:52
- 8 Mountain Peak 2:43
- 9 Night Creatures 2:38
- 10 Sonar 2:16
- 11 Nostalgia 2:27
- 12 Aquiescence 2:46
- 13 Edge of Darkness 3:19
- 14 Sense of Awe 2:23
- 15 Desert Plains 2:34
- 16 Ethereal 1:56
- 17 Sleepwalking 2:40
- 18 Aftermath 2:33
- 19 Spellbound Standout 1:00
- 20 Bliss 1:00
- 21 Past Lives 1:00
- 22 The Fog 1:00
- 23 Transcendence Standout 1:00
- 24 Heartbeat Standout 1:00
- 25 Held Under 1:00
- 26 Mountain Peak 1:00
- 27 Night Creatures 1:00
- 28 Sonar 1:00
- 29 Nostalgia 1:00
- 30 Aquiescence 1:00
- 31 Edge of Darkness 1:00
- 32 Sense of Awe 1:00
- 33 Desert Plains 1:00
- 34 Ethereal 1:00
- 35 Sleepwalking 1:00
- 36 Aftermath 1:00
- 37 Spellbound Standout 0:30
- 38 Bliss 0:30
- 39 Past Lives 0:30
- 40 The Fog 0:30
- 41 Transcendence Standout 0:30
- 42 Heartbeat Standout 0:30
- 43 Held Under 0:30
- 44 Mountain Peak 0:30
- 45 Night Creatures 0:30
- 46 Sonar 0:30
- 47 Nostalgia 0:30
- 48 Aquiescence 0:30
- 49 Edge of Darkness 0:30
- 50 Sense of Awe 0:30
- 51 Desert Plains 0:30
- 52 Ethereal 0:30
- 53 Sleepwalking 0:30
- 54 Aftermath 0:30
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 40 sec
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