Chernobyl 7991
Area · 1997
58 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
An evocative blend of progressive rock and intricate soundscapes, reflecting themes of catastrophe and human experience.
Chernobyl 7991 is an album by Area, released in 1997. An evocative blend of progressive rock and intricate soundscapes, reflecting themes of catastrophe and human experience. The album is notable for its fusion of progressive rock with a strong conceptual focus on the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which resonated with audiences during a time of global anxiety about nuclear power. While it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it solidified Area's reputation as innovators within the progressive rock genre, influencing subsequent Italian rock bands in their lyrical depth and experimental approach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Chernobyl 7991 sound like?
An evocative blend of progressive rock and intricate soundscapes, reflecting themes of catastrophe and human experience. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes Chernobyl 7991 by Area notable?
The album is notable for its fusion of progressive rock with a strong conceptual focus on the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which resonated with audiences during a time of global anxiety about nuclear power. While it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it solidified Area's reputation as innovators within the progressive rock genre, influencing subsequent Italian rock bands in their lyrical depth and experimental approach. Released in 1997, 'Chernobyl 7991' was Area's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed release 'Arbeit Macht Frei' from 1973. At this point in their career, the band had shifted from their early avant-garde roots to explore more thematic and narrative-driven compositions, influenced by contemporary events like the Chernobyl disaster.
How many songs are on Chernobyl 7991?
Chernobyl 7991 has 12 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 15.000 Umbrellas, 1ª parte Standout 5:26
- 2 15.000 Umbrellas, 2ª parte 6:15
- 3 Liquiescenza 2:12
- 4 Wedding Day Standout 4:33
- 5 Chernobyl 7991 Standout 5:11
- 6 Fall Down 3:48
- 7 Il faut marteler 4:34
- 8 Efstratios 5:30
- 9 Mbira & Orizzonti 5:30
- 10 Colchide 3:08
- 11 Deriva (Sogni sognati vendesi) 6:35
- 12 Sedimentazioni 6:09
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Italy
Runtime
58 min 51 sec
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