Ayres (album)

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Ayres
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 10, 2007 (2007-07-10)
Genre Ambient, Electronica
Length27:37
Label Type, Unseen
Helios chronology
Eingya
(2006)
Ayres
(2007)
Caesura
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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PopMatters (7/10) [2]

Ayres is Keith Kenniff's third album under his Helios moniker. This is the only Helios album that contains vocals. There is also a remastered, instrumental version of "Ayres".

Track listing

All tracks are written by Keith Kenniff.

No.TitleLength
1."A Rising Wind"5:05
2."Woods and Gives Away"5:44
3."Signed I Wish You Well"4:57
4."Soft Collared Neck"3:23
5."The Obeisant Vine"4:27
6."In Heaven"4:01

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References

  1. Couture, François. Ayres at AllMusic
  2. PopMatters review