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

  1. "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
  2. "The Gates of Paradise: I. Abandonment to Divine Providence / II. Pie Jesu" – 13:56
  3. "The Outer Darkness: XI. In Fear and Trembling of the Lord" – 10:17
  4. "The Gates of Paradise: III. Sometimes God Hides / IV. Acceptance" – 11:41

Total time: 59:32

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=the-gates-of-paradise-r350152|pure_url=yes}} The Gates of Paradise]. Sheridan. Tim. Allmusic. 2010-11-06.
  2. Web site: The Gates of Paradise Robert Fripp. ProgArchives.com. 2010-11-06.