In Praise of Shadows

by The Asteroid No.4

In Praise of Shadows cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 May 2026
  • Label: Little Cloud
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 55:45
  • Community rating: 2.94/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded between late 2025 and early 2026, this studio effort sees the long-running psychedelic outfit further refining their blend of 1960s jangle and 1990s shoegaze textures. The album title references Jun'ichir艒 Tanizaki's essay on Japanese aesthetics, reflected in the music's focus on subtle tonal shifts and atmospheric lighting. The production emphasizes a lush, cavernous soundscape that has become a hallmark of the band's Northern California era.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, shimmering

Tracklist

  1. Neptune (4:41)
  2. Hieroglyphics (4:53)
  3. Protostar (4:09)
  4. Pitch Black (4:15)
  5. To The Core (4:23)
  6. Captivate (3:57)
  7. Shadowed (4:32)
  8. Underworld (4:06)
  9. Prayer (6:44)
  10. Final Waves (2:59)
  11. Adelaide (Bonus Track) (4:59)
  12. Feel Flow (Bonus Track) (6:01)

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