''The Sun Awakens'' is the ninth album by
experimental
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indie rock
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band,
Six Organs of Admittance
Six Organs of Admittance is the primary musical project of American guitarist Ben Chasny. Chasny's music is largely guitar-based and is often considered new folk; however, it includes obvious influences, marked by the use of drones, chimes, and ...
, released in 2006. Six Organs'
frontman,
Ben Chasny, composed all of the album's material. The album mixes influences of
folk
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and indie rock. An
eastern
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Transportation
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influence is most prominent on the final track, which includes
drones,
chants and a
ney.
Track listing
#"Torn by Wolves" – 1:42
#"Bless Your Blood" – 5:57
#"Black Wall" – 5:29
#"The Desert Is a Circle" – 2:57
#"Attar" – 2:53
#"Wolves' Pup" – 1:50
#"River of Transfiguration" – 23:50
References
2006 albums
Six Organs of Admittance albums
Drag City (record label) albums
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