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Born of the Night

Midnight Syndicate · 1998

47 min · 21 tracks · classical · electronic · gothic rock

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and atmospheric soundscapes envelops the listener in a gothic nightmare.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for immersion
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • atmospheric tracks for reflection
  • for dark ambience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat dance tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Born of the Night' was Midnight Syndicate's first full-length album, establishing them as pioneers in the dark ambient genre. At this time, the duo was transitioning from producing music for haunted attractions to creating their unique cinematic soundscapes for wider audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Nox Arcana· Lustmord· Dead Can Dance

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Premonition 2:33
  • 2 Darkness Descends 2:03
  • 3 Born of the Night 3:16
  • 4 Lost Souls 1:17
  • 5 Dark Tower 3:18
  • 6 The Apparition 1:08
  • 7 Gargoyles 2:50
  • 8 Lurking Fear 1:03
  • 9 Shadows 3:05
  • 10 Whispers 0:28
  • 11 Solemn Reflections 2:50
  • 12 Haunted Nursery 2:48
  • 13 Woe 1:35
  • 14 Masque of Sorrow 2:08
  • 15 Requiem 2:58
  • 16 Dungeon 0:58
  • 17 Something Wicked 3:03
  • 18 Vampire's Kiss 2:23
  • 19 NightStalker 2:43
  • 20 Midnight 1:25
  • 21 Forbidden Crypts 3:50

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