Almost Human
Aurelio Voltaire · 2000
53 min · 14 tracks · dark cabaret
A blend of theatrical melodies and darkly whimsical lyrics creates a haunting atmosphere that lingers with each listen.
Top tracks — play these first
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Almost Human — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential exploration and longing, driven by a catchy melody that contrasts its darker lyrical content.
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Dunce — With its playful yet biting critique of societal norms, this track showcases Voltaire's knack for blending humor with poignant commentary on intelligence and conformity.
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Dead Girls — This song stands out with its haunting melody and evocative storytelling, illustrating Voltaire's unique ability to romanticize the macabre while maintaining emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong thematic writing and distinct sound, though it has a moderate cultural footprint.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements, blending narrative with melody to enhance the storytelling aspect.
- The album includes abrupt tempo changes, particularly in tracks like 'The Headless Waltz', which shifts from slow to fast-paced sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- darkly whimsical storytelling experience
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- theatrical atmosphere for introspection
- immersive flow with haunting melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek straightforward, repetitive structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Almost Human is Aurelio Voltaire's third studio album, released in 2000, following his previous work, The Devil's Bris. By this point in his career, Voltaire had begun to solidify his unique sound within the dark cabaret genre, gaining recognition for his eclectic style and theatrical performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Tiger Lillies· Lydia Lunch· Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of Reach 4:23
- 2 Dunce 5:16
- 3 Feathery Wings 5:05
- 4 Almost Human 3:54
- 5 God Thinks 4:12
- 6 Anastasia 5:21
- 7 Dead Girls 4:12
- 8 Underground 4:10
- 9 Ringo no Uta 1:29
- 10 The Headless Waltz 3:36
- 11 Alchemy Mondays 1:28
- 12 The Last Word 4:40
- 13 The Night 4:32
- 14 El barquito de nuez 1:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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