The Dimension Gate is the second studio album by Aurora Sutra, released in March 1994 by Talitha Records.[1][2][3]
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| Released | March 1994 | |||
| Recorded | NHB-Studios (Hamburg, Germany) | |||
| Genre | Dark wave, electronic, new age | |||
| Length | 68:15 | |||
| Label | Talitha | |||
| Producer | Peter Spilles | |||
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Reception edit
Aiding & Abetting called The Dimension Gate "oddly dissonant" and "unsettling, especially with the lush backgrounds provided." The critic went on to say "the strange sounds created are worth studying in detail."[4] Industrial Reviews awarded the album four out of five stars and praised the vocal performances while comparing the band favorably to Thine Eyes and Dead Can Dance.[5] Sonic Boom called the album "A unique concept" and said "the vocalist has a deep haunting, almost melodic voice, coupled tightly with the upbeat story telling music, makes for interesting listening."[6]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Patricia Nigiani and Peter Spilles, except "Hide and Seek" by Howard Jones
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Solar" | 4:34 |
| 2. | "The Legend of Our Origin" | 4:40 |
| 3. | "The Garden of Temptation" | 3:13 |
| 4. | "In Search of the Unity" | 6:48 |
| 5. | "Egypt" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Firenze" | 5:14 |
| 7. | "Shadow Land" | 6:00 |
| 8. | "The Quest" | 3:18 |
| 9. | "The Marriage of Heaven and Earth" | 4:17 |
| 10. | "Hide and Seek" (Howard Jones cover) | 4:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Element 1 Fire" | 5:12 |
| 2. | "Element 2 Earth" | 5:20 |
| 3. | "Element 3 Water" | 4:15 |
| 4. | "Element 4 Air" | 7:32 |
Personnel edit
Adapted from The Dimension Gate liner notes.[7]
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| Germany | 1994 | Talitha | CD | CD SATE 10 |
| United States | Cleopatra | CLEO 9417 |
References edit
- ^ "Aurora: Dimension Gate > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ^ Thompson, David (November 1, 2000). The Mission. Alternative Rock: Third Ear – The Essential Listening Companion. Miller Freeman, Inc. p. 753. ISBN 9780879306076. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Aurora". Option. 54–59. Sonic Options Network: 91. 1994.
- ^ Worley, Jon (November 15, 1994). "Aurora: The Dimension Gate". Aiding & Abetting (66). Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ Lic (1997). "Aurora Sutra: The Dimension Gate". Industrial Reviews. Leo Levin. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ Christian, Chris (1996). "Aurora: The Dimension Gate". Sonic Boom. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ The Dimension Gate (booklet). Aurora. Bad Homburg, Germany: Talitha Records. 1994.
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External links edit
- The Dimension Gate at Discogs (list of releases)