The Gates of Paradise (album) explained
| The Gates of Paradise |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Robert Fripp |
| Cover: | The Gates of Paradise RF.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Recorded: | June 9, 1994 – March 9, 1996 |
| Genre: | Ambient, soundscape |
| Label: | Discipline |
| Producer: | Robert Fripp |
| Prev Title: | Pie Jesu |
| Prev Year: | 1997 |
The Gates of Paradise is the fifth solo 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 [1] and fan reviews.[2] 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
- "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
Notes and References
- Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=the-gates-of-paradise-r350152|pure_url=yes}} The Gates of Paradise]. Sheridan. Tim. Allmusic. 2010-11-06.
- Web site: The Gates of Paradise Robert Fripp. ProgArchives.com. 2010-11-06.
