Dawn of the Cycads

Birdsongs of the Mesozoic

Dawn of the Cycads

RELEASED: January 01, 2008
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Sound Valentine 3:18 2. Transformation of Oz 2:25 3. Drift 2:38 4. The Orange Ocean 2:31 5. Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous 6:23 6. Shiny Golden Snakes 3:06 7. Ptoccata 3:20 8. (Excerpts From) The Rite of Spring 6:50 9. International Tours 2:53 10. Terry Riley's House 4:02 11. Theme From Rocky and Bullwinkle 1:29 12. The Tyger 3:20 13. The Fundamental 2:51 14. Bridge Under Water 5:26 15. Chên/The Arousing 2:12 16. Final Motif 4:03 17. Pulse Piece 3:16 18. The Common Sparrow 4:56 19. POP Triassic 3:29
Historical Archive
Dawn of the Cycads is the debut studio album by Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, released in 1988. The album showcases an innovative blend of rock and avant-garde music, characterized by its experimental use of synthesizers, guitars, and traditional instruments. The band's unique sound is influenced by their interest in prehistoric themes, reflected in both the album title and the music itself. The album has been praised for its creativity and instrumental prowess, helping to establish the band as a notable presence in the post-rock and experimental music scenes.