| Cavern of Sirens | ||||
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| Released | 10 June 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
| Genre | Ambient | |||
| Length | 72:48 | |||
| Label | Projekt | |||
| Producer | Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Cavern of Sirens is the second collaborative album by the American ambient musicians Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana. [2] [3]
AllMusic rated the album a 4 of 5, stating "this CD is essential".
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ascension for Protection" | 11:27 |
| 2. | "Hidden Earth and the Shadows Dance" | 15:17 |
| 3. | "Middle World Passage" | 24:18 |
| 4. | "The Current Below" | 9:19 |
| 5. | "The Graceful Sky" | 12:27 |
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