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The Place Where the Black Stars Hang

Lustmord · 1994

75 min · 5 tracks · dark ambient

Dense layers of ominous soundscapes converge, evoking a cosmic journey through dark ambient realms.

The Place Where the Black Stars Hang is an album by Lustmord, released in 1994. Dense layers of ominous soundscapes converge, evoking a cosmic journey through dark ambient realms. This album is significant for its innovative use of sound design and has been credited with shaping the dark ambient genre. It received positive critical reception upon release and has continued to be influential, often cited by artists within electronic and experimental music scenes as a key work that pushed boundaries in atmospheric composition. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Place Where the Black Stars Hang sound like?

Dense layers of ominous soundscapes converge, evoking a cosmic journey through dark ambient realms. Rooted in dark ambient.

What makes The Place Where the Black Stars Hang by Lustmord notable?

This album is significant for its innovative use of sound design and has been credited with shaping the dark ambient genre. It received positive critical reception upon release and has continued to be influential, often cited by artists within electronic and experimental music scenes as a key work that pushed boundaries in atmospheric composition. Released in 1994, 'The Place Where the Black Stars Hang' is Lustmord's second studio album, following his debut 'Heresy' in 1992. At this point, Lustmord was already establishing himself as a pioneer in the dark ambient genre, exploring deeper sonic textures and atmospheres that would influence countless artists in the years to come.

How many songs are on The Place Where the Black Stars Hang?

The Place Where the Black Stars Hang has 5 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·75:43

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sol Om On 3:48
  • 2 Aldebaran of the Hyades Standout 24:56
  • 3 Dark Companion Standout 14:41
  • 4 Metastatic Resonance Standout 25:31
  • 5 Dog Star Descends 6:46

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

dark ambient

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

75 min 43 sec