I Don't Want to Go to Bed
Cul de Sac · 1995
76 min · 11 tracks · post-rock
A sprawling soundscape of atmospheric textures and haunting melodies that evoke an unsettling dream state.
I Don't Want to Go to Bed is an album by Cul de Sac, released in 1995. A sprawling soundscape of atmospheric textures and haunting melodies that evoke an unsettling dream state. The album is significant for its influence on the post-rock movement, particularly for its innovative use of extended instrumental passages and abstract sound structures. Critics praised it for its adventurous spirit, with many noting how it helped pave the way for subsequent artists exploring similar sonic landscapes. The album received favorable reviews from various indie publications, enhancing its status in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does I Don't Want to Go to Bed sound like?
A sprawling soundscape of atmospheric textures and haunting melodies that evoke an unsettling dream state. Rooted in post-rock.
What makes I Don't Want to Go to Bed by Cul de Sac notable?
The album is significant for its influence on the post-rock movement, particularly for its innovative use of extended instrumental passages and abstract sound structures. Critics praised it for its adventurous spirit, with many noting how it helped pave the way for subsequent artists exploring similar sonic landscapes. The album received favorable reviews from various indie publications, enhancing its status in the genre. In 1995, Cul de Sac was establishing their presence in the post-rock genre with 'I Don't Want to Go to Bed', their second studio album. Following their debut, 'Cul de Sac', this release showcased a deeper exploration of experimental sounds and lengthy compositions, marking a pivotal growth in their artistic direction. This album helped solidify their reputation within the underground music scene.
How many songs are on I Don't Want to Go to Bed?
I Don't Want to Go to Bed has 11 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Abandoned Hospital Standout 10:44
- 2 Doldrums 9:26
- 3 Graveyard for Robots Standout 11:32
- 4 The Fraud of Satisfaction Standout 4:03
- 5 Roses in the Wallpaper 5:49
- 6 This Is the Metal That Do Not Burn 11:02
- 7 Lower Hate, Massachusetts 2:16
- 8 The Kim Parker Report 3:38
- 9 Count Donut 5:09
- 10 For Seasickness 5:39
- 11 Lully's Gangrene 6:58
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