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4 O'Clock

Emilie Autumn · 2008

36 min · 9 tracks · classical · folk · electronica

A haunting blend of dark cabaret and classical influences, enveloped in eerie electronic textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual development
  • eerie textures for late-night listening
  • immersive storytelling through sound
  • haunting melodies for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2008, Emilie Autumn released '4 O'Clock' as her third studio album, following the success of her previous work 'Opheliac' (2006). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her unique niche within the dark cabaret genre, blending theatrical elements with personal themes. This album showcased her artistic evolution as she explored more complex narratives and musical arrangements.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 4 O’Clock 5:16
  • 2 My Fairweather Friend 3:30
  • 3 Gothic Lolita (Bad Poetry mix by Sieben/Matt Howden) 4:29
  • 4 Swallow (Filthy Victorian mix by Perfidious Words) 5:05
  • 5 Swallow (Oyster mix by Punto Omega) 3:38
  • 6 Organ Grinder 3:20
  • 7 Excerpts From the Upcoming Book, “The Asylum” 4:00
  • 8 Words From “The Asylum” 3:13
  • 9 Is It My Body 4:07

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