GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT · Epitaph | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover. 180g vinyl.

Background information about 'Epitaph'

God Is An Astronaut delivers something beautifully unexpected with "Epitaph" – a masterpiece that finds Ireland's post-rock titans exploring more contemplative territories without losing an ounce of their cinematic power. This seventh studio offering showcases the band's remarkable evolution, weaving intricate soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive, like watching storm clouds gather over ancient Celtic landscapes.

The album opens with the title track "Epitaph", a haunting meditation that sets the tone for what's to come. Tracks like "Mortal Coil" and "Winter Dusk / Awakening" demonstrate the band's ability to create tension through restraint, building emotional crescendos that hit harder than any wall of distortion. The second half ventures into even more mesmerizing territory with "Seance Room" and the gorgeously titled "Komorebi" (Japanese for sunlight filtering through leaves), proving that sometimes the most powerful moments come from knowing when to pull back rather than push forward.

For fans of:
Explosions In The Sky, Mono, Russian Circles, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, This Will Destroy You

Track listing

A1. Epitaph
A2. Mortal Coil
A3. Winter Dusk / Awakening
B1. Seance Room
B2. Komorebi
B3. Medea
B4. Oisín

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com