Midlake - For The Sake Of Bethel Woods (Crystal Clear) (LP)

After a nine-year hiatus, Midlake returned in 2022 with For The Sake Of Bethel Woods, reaffirming their place in the world of introspective rock and pop. Blending folk-psych textures with progressive elements, the band invites listeners into a soundscape that is both warmly nostalgic and richly cinematic, shaped in part by producer John Congleton’s nuanced touch.

This album navigates themes of memory, loss, and longing, creating a poignant journey across tracks like the evocative “Bethel Woods” and the elegant “Feast of Carrion.” With its thoughtful songwriting and atmospheric interplay of dreamy AOR, punchy beats, and romantic folk-rock, For The Sake Of Bethel Woods stands out as a compelling chapter in Midlake’s celebrated catalog.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: ATO Records
• Genre: Rock, Pop
• Release Date: 03/18/2022
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TRACKS

A1. Commune
A2. Bethel Woods
A3. Glistening
A4. Exile
A5. Feast of Carrion
A6. Noble
B1. Gone
B2. Meanwhile...
B3. Dawning
B4. The End
B5. Of Desire