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El Cielo

Dredg · 2002

57 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock ยท art rock

A blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, reflecting a journey through emotional landscapes.

El Cielo is an album by Dredg, released in 2002. A blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, reflecting a journey through emotional landscapes. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious structure and thematic depth, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its influence can be seen in the alt-rock scene of the early 2000s, as it inspired a wave of bands exploring similar sonic territories and narrative-driven music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does El Cielo sound like?

A blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies, reflecting a journey through emotional landscapes. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.

What makes El Cielo by Dredg notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious structure and thematic depth, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its influence can be seen in the alt-rock scene of the early 2000s, as it inspired a wave of bands exploring similar sonic territories and narrative-driven music. El Cielo is Dredg's second studio album, following their 1999 debut, Leitmotif. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a local band into a more nationally recognized act, having garnered attention for their unique sound that fuses progressive rock with conceptual storytelling.

How many songs are on El Cielo?

El Cielo has 16 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·57:15

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brushstroke: dcbtfoabaaposba 0:57
  • 2 Same Ol' Road Standout 5:14
  • 3 Sanzen 4:34
  • 4 Brushstroke: New Heart Shadow 1:33
  • 5 โ–ณ 5:03
  • 6 Sorry but It's Over 4:08
  • 7 Convalescent 3:32
  • 8 Brushstroke: Walk in the Park 1:40
  • 9 Eighteen People Living in Harmony Standout 4:28
  • 10 Scissor Lock 3:23
  • 11 Brushstroke: Reprise 1:32
  • 12 Of the Room 3:44
  • 13 Brushstroke: An Elephant in the Delta Waves 1:47
  • 14 It Only Took a Day 3:16
  • 15 Whoa Is Me Standout 5:36
  • 16 The Canyon Behind Her 6:39

Release Date

October 8, 2002

Genre

alternative rock, art rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

57 min 15 sec