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A Collection Of...

Diary of Dreams · 2010

81 min · 15 tracks · dark wave · electro-industrial

A haunting blend of dark wave and electro-industrial soundscapes that evoke introspection and melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with emotional climax
  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • long-form listening for deep reflection
  • live tracks enhancing immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'A Collection Of...' serves as a retrospective showcasing Diary of Dreams' evolution in sound since their formation in 1989. This album followed their 2008 release 'Nekrolog 43', marking a period where the band solidified their niche within the dark wave scene while continuing to explore new sonic textures.
Stylistic neighbors
Katatonia· The Birthday Massacre· VNV Nation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Traumtänzer (live) 6:04
  • 2 King of Nowhere 5:13
  • 3 Requiem 4.21 5:30
  • 4 Kindrom 5:10
  • 5 Giftraum 4:12
  • 6 MenschFeind (live) 6:14
  • 7 Nekrolog 43 7:05
  • 8 The Wedding 5:46
  • 9 The Plague 4:54
  • 10 Treibsand 5:03
  • 11 AmoK (live) 3:57
  • 12 Son of a Thief 5:31
  • 13 She and Her Darkness 5:39
  • 14 Tears of Joy 5:21
  • 15 The Curse 5:34

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