Cherish the Light Years

Electronic · 2011 · 10 tracks · 43m

Cherish the Light Years

A maximalist wall of gothic synth-pop. Massive industrial drums and icy baritone vocals create a cinematic, high-energy portrait of urban isolation.

It's like The Cure and Nine Inch Nails had a baby in a high-end studio and then set the building on fire.

A relentless, confrontational energy that feels like a desperate victory lap through a dark city.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 43m

01

The Great Pan Is Dead

4:06

02

Pacing Around the Church

3:26

03

Confetti

5:37

04

Catacombs

3:22

05

Underworld USA

4:59

06

Icons of Summer

5:50

07

Alchemy and You

3:28

08

Burning Sage

4:03

09

Villains of the Moon

5:44

10

Heaven's Gate

2:58

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive, distorted drum entry on the opening track that signals a massive departure from their lo-fi roots.

The unexpected bright synth-brass fanfare in Alchemy and You that feels like a twisted victory march.

The sustained, soaring emotional peak during the final two minutes of Icons of Summer.

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