Faustian Echoes
| Faustian Echoes | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | June 26, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Studio | Jackpot Studio, Portland, OR | |||
| Genre | Black metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 21:34 | |||
| Label | Licht von Dämmerung Arthouse | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | (6.5/10)[1] |
Faustian Echoes is an EP by American metal band Agalloch, released on June 26, 2012 by Agalloch's own label Licht von Dämmerung Arthouse. It is actually a single, two-part song over 21 minutes in length, making it the longest song Agalloch ever wrote.[2] The song is based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play Faust.
Regarding the theme of Faustian Echoes, Agalloch vocalist/guitarist
Agalloch released Faustian Echoes in conjunction with their summer 2012 North American tour, making it first available via streaming and digital download. Vinyl and CD versions were only available at the shows during the tour, and via mail order after the tour.[5]
The cover art features the etching Faust Lisant (Faust Reading) by Salvador Dalí.[6][7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faustian Echoes" | 21:34 |
| Total length: | 21:34 | |
Personnel
- John Haughm – vocals, guitar
- Don Anderson – guitar, mellotron
- Jason William Walton – bass
- Aesop Dekker – drums
References
- ^ Currin, Grayson (July 12, 2012). "Agalloch: Faustian Echoes EP = Album Reviews - Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- bandcamp.com. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- pitchfork.com. July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- imdb.com. April 7, 1995. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ "Agalloch Streaming New 21 Minute Song". metalunderground.com. June 26, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ "Faust Lisant by Salvador Dalí". Art Brokerage. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ "Agalloch - Faustian Echoes (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
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