Sleep at the Edge of the Earth
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | April 7, 2015 |
| Genres | Symphonic Folk Metal |
| Length | 54:07 |
| Ranked | #56 for 2015 , #2,260 all-time |
Sleep at the Edge of the Earth Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dust and Crooked Thoughts | 2:55 | 90 | 2 | |
| 2. | And So Opens the Earth (Ash Memory Part I) | 5:37 | 90 | 2 | |
| 3. | Hope and Shadow (Ash Memory Part II) | 3:04 | 90 | 2 | |
| 4. | Bite the Wound (Ash Memory Part III) | 5:22 | 90 | 3 | |
| 5. | The Faintest Echo (Ash Memory Part IV) | 5:40 | 92.5 | 2 | |
| 6. | The Garden of Fire | 9:51 | 92.5 | 2 | |
| 7. | Linger | 7:57 | 97.5 | 2 | |
| 8. | The Means to Preserve | 11:02 | 90 | 2 | |
| 9. | Sleep at the Edge of the Earth | 2:37 | 85 | 2 |
[ Rating detail ]
Line-up (members)
- Evan Berry : Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Melodica
- Daniel Müller : Bass, Autoharp, Dulcimer
- Jon Teachey : Drums
- Wayne Ingram : Slide Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals (Backing)
Sleep at the Edge of the Earth Reviews
(1)
Date : Jan 9, 2026
Wilderun has strong mastery in mixing soft and death vocals. Their instrumentals always sound professional and nuanced, with a good balance of energetic and mellow instrumentals. For lyrics, Wilderun writes with a style that blends abstract poetry with a technical literature style.
Though sometimes obscure, the intention of the lyrics are carried most prominently by the swings in instrumentals and vocals! This makes for a very enjoyable listening experience, where the listener is free to interpret the music on a personal level, and then listen again in a few months or years and see what has changed... I've found more often than not, I will have a different perspective on the life, which will give me a new different perspective on the songs. I find this ambiguity to be one of Wilderun's greatest strengths. There is also an intended meaning in most of their songs and albums, which can be discerned with a few listens (especially if you read along with the lyrics). I have found the most success by reflecting on them like literature, then also reflecting on them like poetry. By doing both and seeing what the similarities and differences are, you can discern their meaning. Obviously, this is the case for a lot of music, but Wilderun always feels obscure enough to make you work for it. I find this to be rewarding, and a good mental and emotional exercise (a welcome opposite to slop from social media)
Sleep at the Edge of the Earth is the album where Wilderun shines excellentl ... See More
Though sometimes obscure, the intention of the lyrics are carried most prominently by the swings in instrumentals and vocals! This makes for a very enjoyable listening experience, where the listener is free to interpret the music on a personal level, and then listen again in a few months or years and see what has changed... I've found more often than not, I will have a different perspective on the life, which will give me a new different perspective on the songs. I find this ambiguity to be one of Wilderun's greatest strengths. There is also an intended meaning in most of their songs and albums, which can be discerned with a few listens (especially if you read along with the lyrics). I have found the most success by reflecting on them like literature, then also reflecting on them like poetry. By doing both and seeing what the similarities and differences are, you can discern their meaning. Obviously, this is the case for a lot of music, but Wilderun always feels obscure enough to make you work for it. I find this to be rewarding, and a good mental and emotional exercise (a welcome opposite to slop from social media)
Sleep at the Edge of the Earth is the album where Wilderun shines excellentl ... See More
Sleep at the Edge of the Earth Comments
(3)
Nov 28, 2023
Quite pleasant, but I don't think their musical root belongs to Opeth. More like Agalloch and Hans Zimmers' secret child raised by Devin Townsend, I guess. In this scenario, Akerfeldt is a secret wizard who threw a magic scroll to them.
Wilderun Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olden Tales & Deathly Trails | Album | Sep 21, 2012 | 65 | 1 | 1 |
| ▶ Sleep at the Edge of the Earth | Album | Apr 7, 2015 | 92.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Veil of Imagination | Album | Nov 1, 2019 | 87.5 | 12 | 0 |
| Epigone | Album | Jan 7, 2022 | 86.7 | 9 | 1 |
