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Recorded at Windmill Lane Recording Studio in Dublin, Ireland on October 3, 2021, the album features modern transformations of all of the songs from their debut album, 2002’s The End Of The Beginning, encompassing each track’s evolutionary changes throughout the band’s years of live performances while allowing the original melodies and songwriting to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStage classics such as \"From Dust to the Beyond\" and \"Route 666\" can be heard in a new light, with clear, transformative variations originally heard during the band’s captivating live performances now incorporated. Plus, in addition to these live expansions, technical advances have been applied to each track. Originally limited to just a keyboard sequencer and an Akai S3000 sampler on The End Of The Beginning, 20 years later on The Beginning Of The End, the band seizes the opportunity to breathe new life into these live versions, allowing them to bring more feeling, experience and expression to the music and songs. In addition to audible advancements in musicality, the release of The Beginning Of The End could not be more relevant than in these current dark times. War themes are strikingly evident on tracks such as the aforementioned \"From Dust to the Beyond\", as well as \"The End of the Beginning\" – named after a quote credited to Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the WWII era. Influenced by the chaos and futility of war, these themes are also reflected on the album’s cover, created by the band in collaboration with returning artist David Rooney. Featuring a war-torn concert hall and a piano, the art is a defiant message reflecting that the power of music transcends war and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGOD IS AN ASTRONAUT’s upcoming release, The Beginning Of The End, provides a sonic snapshot of the evolution of the Irish post-rock band over two decades. Made enthralling and memorable with live momentum, The Beginning Of The End belongs in every well-curated post-rock record collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A : The End of the Beginning (Live) \/ From Dust to the Beyond (Live)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B : Ascend to Oblivion (Live) \/ Coda (Live) \/ Remembrance (Live)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide C : Point Pleasant (Live) \/ Fall from the Stars (Live) \/ Twilight (Live)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide D : Coma (Live) \/ Route 666 (Live) \/ Lost Symphony (Live)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53352208367959,"sku":"P-122562-","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/God-Is-An-Astronaut-The-Beginning-Of-The-End-DOUBLE-LP-GATEFOLD-122562-1-1653641537.jpg?v=1778149112"},{"product_id":"god-is-an-astronaut-embers-double-lp-gatefold","title":"God Is An Astronaut - Embers - DOUBLE LP GATEFOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT has mesmerized audiences worldwide with their distinctive sonic tapestry both in dynamic live performances and through their recorded works. Amidst their perpetual whirlwind of touring, the Wicklow-based trio emerges once more with a freshly crafted studio album, set to debut on September 6, 2024, courtesy of Napalm Records!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Embers\"\" represents the band's most extensive and grandiose production to date. From the very first note to the lingering resonance of its finale, \"\"Embers\"\" quietly but confidently affirms their mastery of their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded by brothers Torsten and Niels Kinsella, the band has once again created an exceptional collection of songs, inviting listeners to explore and interpret it in their own unique ways.\u003cbr\u003eThe first official single \"\"Falling Leaves\"\" is a reflective voyage through the brevity of our existence, spanning from inception to demise. The progressive up-tempo album title track masterfully balances intricate melodies with haunting undertones with synth-laden and often menacing shredding passages, but still manages to balance the light and dark. Tracks such as the simply epic \"\"Odyssey\"\" provide an exhilarating ride blending all facets of the band's incredible songwriting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom psych- to excellent krautrock trips, driving rhythms by drummer Lloyd Hanney and collaborations with guest musicians, including Dara O'Brien, Jo Quail and Sean Coleman further enrich the album's sonic space incorporating elements such sitar, cello, zither, shamanic drums, bowed psaltery, chimes and tanpura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing artwork by the internationally renowned Irish artist David Rooney and mastered by Europe's foremost mastering engineer Streaky, GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT achieves remarkable heights with their latest Progressive, Psychedelic, Instrumental Post-rock opus, \"\"Embers\"\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A:Apparition \/ Falling Leaves\u003cbr\u003eSide B:Odyssey \/ Heart of Roots\u003cbr\u003eSide C:Embers \/ Realms (Jo Quail)\u003cbr\u003eSide D:Oscillation  \/ Prism (Jo Quail) \/ Hourglass\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53352209219927,"sku":"P-156010-","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/God-Is-An-Astronaut-Embers-DOUBLE-LP-GATEFOLD-156010-1-1718267066.jpg?v=1778241256"},{"product_id":"god-is-an-astronaut-epitaph-cd-digipak","title":"God Is An Astronaut - Epitaph - CD DIGIPAK","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver since its inception in 2002, Irish trio God Is An Astronaut has reigned as one of the premier instrumental groups thanks to its fusion of intense rock instrumentation, ethereal and emotional soundscapes, awe-inspiring dynamics, and transfixing melodies. 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While the album is certainly the most ferocious GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT full-length to date, it still retains all of the rich musical and emotive elements the band is known for by maneuvering around luminescence whilst offering harsh, deep reflections as well. Works of art like “Burial”, “In Flux” or “Barren Trees”, with additional guitars by Jimmy Scanlan, amongst others, are proof of these sonic illustrations. The album closer, atmospheric “Luminous Waves”, transports the listener into a trance-like mindset – captivating them with a meditative, deep connection to their inner self and as they drift away to stirring tunes of guest cello virtuoso Jo Quail.\u003cbr\u003eThe album’s detailed artwork was created by David Rooney, recognized for his work with band in the past, and plays into the sense of foreboding and uncertain times we live in. 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