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Artwork by
Carmen Marchena

The Astronomer

from Solemn Psalms

September 26th, 2025
8 tracks
41:31
Solemn Psalms
Solemn Psalms
The Astronomer
0:00
7:23
The Astronomer
Rough Pass
Two opposing forces tearing me apart Since I was young, since before it happened I was pulled apart at the seams of my heart Couldn’t figure which way was up So I wondered Years were spent asking myself how could I know If I don’t find out You were the one that showed me I wish that I didn’t have to say goodbye This was the first time I truly understood Life on the other side Thank you for everything 2021 - what have I become This mess isn’t sustainable at all I can’t even take care of myself, much less another The symptoms are adding up I can’t even feel myself anymore This can’t be the life I live Where I am alone for this Where I cannot give for you You were the one that showed me I wish that I didn’t have to say goodbye This was the first time I truly understood Life on the other side Thank you for everything Thank you for everything
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Completely created in a span of five intense days after hearing Cult of Luna's seminal album Somewhere Along The Highway.

Alan thanks: Gabriel Yadon, Chris Ragan, Adrian Gutierrez, Tiny, my mom and dad, Thomas Greene, Gavin MacRae, Tim Collins, Heidi McKee, and everyone who ever believed in me and my ability to make cool art

Credits

All music and lyrics written by Alan Brucke, with these exceptions:
Guest vocals and lyrics on track 4 by Chris Ragan
Guest solo on track 6, as well as songwriting on track 7 by Gabriel Yadon
Written and recorded at Hanging Puppet Audio in Walhalla, South Carolina by Alan Brucke
Cover art by Carmen Marchena