Length 59:32 Release date 28 April 1998 | ||
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Released April 28, 1998 (1998-04-28) Recorded June 9, 1994 - March 9, 1994 Pie Jesu(1997) The Gates of Paradise(1998) The Gates of Paradise(1998) Lightness for the Marble Palace(1998) Similar Robert Fripp albums, Ambient music albums | ||
The Gates of Paradise is a studio album by progressive rock guitarist Robert Fripp. This album is more ambient than progressive rock, and continues Fripp's tendency towards soundscape explorations in his music. The album received generally positive reviews from both professional reviewers and fan reviews. The album consists of two tracks, each broken into two parts. Outer Darkness runs for nearly 34 minutes, and Gates of Paradise runs for over 24 minutes.
Contents
Track listing
- 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. Back 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)
Personnel
Songs
1The 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 Teeth23:37
2The Gates of Paradise: I Abandonment to Divine Providence - II Pie Jesu14:00
3The Outer Darkness: XI In Fear and Trembling of the Lord10:20