The Gates of Paradise (album)
Appearance
The Gates of Paradise | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 28, 1998 | |||
Recorded | June 9, 1994 – March 9, 1996 | |||
Genre | Ambient, soundscape | |||
Length | 59:32 | |||
Label | Discipline | |||
Producer | Robert Fripp | |||
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AllMusic | [1] |
The Gates of Paradise is a studio album by guitarist Robert Fripp. This album continues Fripp's tendency towards soundscape explorations in his music. The album received generally positive reviews from both professional reviewers [2] and fan reviews.[3] The album consists of two tracks, each broken into two parts. "The Outer Darkness" runs for nearly 34 minutes, and "Gates of Paradise" runs for over 24 minutes.
Track listing[edit]
- "The Outer Darkness: I. The Outer Darkness / II. Perimeter I / III. Perimeter II / IV. Wailing I / V. Perimeter III / VI. Wailing II / VII. Perimeter IV / VIII. Wailing III / IX. Black Light / X. A Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth" – 23:38
- "The Gates of Paradise: I. Abandonment to Divine Providence / II. Pie Jesu" – 13:56
- "The Outer Darkness: XI. In Fear and Trembling of the Lord" – 10:17
- "The Gates of Paradise: III. Sometimes God Hides / IV. Acceptance" – 11:41
- Total time: 59:32
Personnel[edit]
- Robert Fripp – guitar and soundscapes
- David Singleton – digital compositor
Notes[edit]
- ^ Sheridan, T. (2011). "The Gates of Paradise - Robert Fripp | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ Sheridan, Tim. "The Gates of Paradise". Allmusic. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
- ^ "The Gates of Paradise Robert Fripp". ProgArchives.com. Retrieved 6 November 2010.