Enlightenment by Strandhem

Almost 7 years in the making, Enlightenment is at its very simplest an ode to learning and to nature, and at its more complex a genuine critique of our very concept of 'civilization' and the limitations of the still widely embraced values of the Enlightenment era. Every song is based on the work of writers, thinkers, or theorists whose ideas in many ways point to the shortcomings of our self-proclaimed unshakable Enlightenment ideals. The album is an attempt to recuperate the very notion of 'Enlightenment', and bring forward elements that a true 21st century Enlightenment should rely on to challenge the pre-conceived notions underpinning our modern understanding of civilization, progress, and humanism.

A longer write-up on the philosophy behind the album can be found on Strandhem's Substack profile: https://strandhem.substack.com/p/the-case-for-a-new-enlightenment

Track-by-track album walkthrough can be read here: https://strandhem.substack.com/p/enlightenment-album-walkthrough

Cassette tapes available through Fiadh Productions: https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/album/enlightenment

100% OF THE PROFITS COLLECTED THROUGH BANDCAMP FROM THE ALBUM WILL BE DONATED TO THE PALESTINE CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND (PCRF).

UPDATE: As of May 6th 2024, $620 USD has been donated to the PCRF on behalf of all album donations. All future album contributions will continue to be donated as well.

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