Lathe Of Heaven Aurora Vinyl LP Transparent Blue Colour 2025

Tracklist:

1. Exodus
2. Aurora
3. Portrait of a Scorched-Earth
4. Just Beyond the Reach of Light
5. Oblivion
6. Kaleidoscope
7. Matrix of Control
8. Catatonia
9. Infinity's Kiss
10. Automation Bias
11. Rorschach

'Aurora' is an iteration of Lathe of Heaven's sound previously unexplored, one that offers a delicate balance of their punk roots with captivating new-wave and 80's post-punk aesthetics, incorporating influences from mid 80's British and Finnish post-punk, combined with subtle nuances from 90's and contemporary under-ground pop. Recorded with Ben Greenberg at Circular Ruin and mastered by Brad Boatright, the album sonically is inspired by The Cure's melodic rock, Musta Paraati's gothic post-punk synth and intense drumming, and A Flock of Seagulls' art pop vocals and guitar riffs. Lyrically, Aurora doesn't shy away from heavy themes. Envisioned as a collection of sci-fi short stories, it is deeply influenced and lyrically driven by themes of anti-colonialism, diversity, and equality.