Selenography (album)
Encyclopedia
Selenography is the fourth LP from the instrumental post-rock
group Rachel's
. It was released in June 1999 on Quarterstick Records
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Selenography
is the scientific study of the moon's
topography
.
Post-rock
Post-rock is a subgenre of rock music characterized by the influence and use of instruments commonly associated with rock, but using rhythms and "guitars as facilitators of timbre and textures" not traditionally found in rock...
group Rachel's
Rachel's
Rachel's is an American chamber music group that formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1991. Former Rodan guitarist, Jason Noble, played music individually and referred to himself as Rachel's but then began collaborating with now core members, violist Christian Frederickson, and pianist Rachel Grimes...
. It was released in June 1999 on Quarterstick Records
Quarterstick Records
-Artists:*Bad Livers*Calexico*DK3*Dead Child*June of 44*Kepone*The Mekons*Mi Ami*Peter Móren *Mule*Naked Raygun*Tara Jane O'Neil*Pegboy*Phono-Comb*Rachel's*Rodan*Henry Rollins*Shipping News*Sholi*The Sonora Pine*Therapy?...
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Selenography
Selenography
Selenography is the study of the surface and physical features of the Moon. Historically, the principal concern of selenographists was the mapping and naming of the lunar maria, craters, mountain ranges, and other various features...
is the scientific study of the moon's
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
topography
Topography
Topography is the study of Earth's surface shape and features or those ofplanets, moons, and asteroids...
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Track listing
- "A French Galleasse" – 6:13
- "On Demeter" – 7:04
- "The Last Night" – 3:26
- "Kentucky Nocturne" – 5:46
- "Honeysuckle Suite (Sugar Maple - Elm - Sweetgum)" – 5:41
- "Artemisia" – 3:13
- "Old Road 60" – 5:08
- "An Evening of Long Goodbyes" – 5:32
- "Cuts the Metal Cold" – 2:29
- "The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis LePrince" – 4:45
- "Forgiveness" – 6:38
- "Hearts and Drums" – 4:00