The Tired Sounds Of

by Stars of the Lid

The Tired Sounds Of cover art

On the double album 'The Tired Sounds Of', Stars of the Lid constructs vast, minimal drone compositions from heavily treated and layered guitars, pianos, horns, and strings. The work is defined by its slowly evolving orchestral textures and melancholic mood, punctuated by occasional field recordings and dialogue samples from films. Considered a landmark of the ambient and drone genres, the album's languid, immersive pieces cemented the duo's signature sound and influence.

Genres

  • Ambient
  • Drone

Tracklist

  1. Requiem for Dying Mothers, Pt. 1
  2. Requiem for Dying Mothers, Pt. 2
  3. Down 3
  4. Austin Texas Mental Hospital, Pt. 1
  5. Austin Texas Mental Hospital, Pt. 2
  6. Austin Texas Mental Hospital, Pt. 3
  7. Broken Harbors, Pt. 1
  8. Broken Harbors, Pt. 2
  9. Broken Harbors, Pt. 3
  10. Mullholland
  11. The Lonely People (Are Getting Lonelier)
  12. Gasfarming
  13. Piano Aquieu
  14. Fac 21
  15. Ballad of Distances, Pt. 1
  16. Ballad of Distances, Pt. 2
  17. A Lovesong (For Cubs) +, Pt. 1
  18. A Lovesong (For Cubs) +, Pt. 2
  19. A Lovesong (For Cubs) +, Pt. 3