''Age of the Fifth Sun'' is the fifth studio album by Irish
post-rock
Post-rock is a form of experimental rock characterized by a focus on exploring textures and timbre over traditional rock song structures, chords, or riffs. Post-rock artists are often instrumental, typically combining rock instrumentation with ...
band
God Is an Astronaut
God Is an Astronaut are an Irish post-rock band from County Wicklow, formed in 2002 by Niels and Torsten Kinsella. Their style employs elements of electronic music, krautrock, and space rock, reminiscent of Tangerine Dream. The band currently co ...
. The first single, "
In the Distance Fading", was released on 12 February 2010.
The album itself was available for pre-order from 16 April 2010 and released on 17 May 2010.
God Is an Astronaut official website
The album art is an original painting by Dave King.
Track listing
References
2010 albums
Revive Records albums
God Is an Astronaut albums
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