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Birth of Violence

Chelsea Wolfe · 2019

43 min · 11 tracks · electronic · folk metal · dark wave

A haunting blend of dark folk and ethereal soundscapes that echoes themes of isolation and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo contemplation
  • introspective moments of solitude
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat energy
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Birth of Violence' is Chelsea Wolfe's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Hiss Spun' from 2017. At this point in her career, Wolfe was solidifying her reputation as a unique voice in dark pop and folk genres, exploring more acoustic and introspective themes compared to her previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
Zola Jesus· Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Mother Road 4:20
  • 2 American Darkness 4:48
  • 3 Birth of Violence 4:20
  • 4 Deranged for Rock & Roll 3:31
  • 5 Be All Things 4:20
  • 6 Erde 3:31
  • 7 When Anger Turns to Honey 3:09
  • 8 Dirt Universe 4:36
  • 9 Little Grave 3:22
  • 10 Preface to a Dream Play 3:52
  • 11 Highway 3:58

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