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Carnival of Souls

Miranda Sex Garden · 2000

42 min · 12 tracks · gothic rock

Haunting harmonies intertwine with ethereal instrumentals, creating a darkly atmospheric journey through themes of longing and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Are You the One? — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its intricate vocal layering and ethereal instrumentation, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of desire and uncertainty.
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    Broken Glass — With its powerful lyrical imagery and dynamic shifts in intensity, this track exemplifies the band's ability to convey deep emotional turmoil while maintaining a captivating musical landscape.
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    Escape From Kilburn — As an instrumental piece, this track showcases the band's artistic range and allows listeners to experience a moment of reflection amid the lyrical narratives present throughout the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • All There Is

    The lyrics shift perspective, moving from introspective musings to addressing another directly, creating a sense of urgency and connection.

    This transition not only intensifies emotional engagement but also emphasizes themes of longing and confrontation that run throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Are You the One? 4:28
  • 2 Sleeping Beauty 3:33
  • 3 Tonight 4:31
  • 4 All There Is 4:28
  • 5 Broken Glass 5:01
  • 6 Escape From Kilburn (instrumental) 2:33
  • 7 Token (incidental) 0:44
  • 8 Without Trace 4:34
  • 9 Caravan 3:41
  • 10 Thrusty Bob's Hardcore Lounge (incidental) 1:28
  • 11 Close to the Sky 3:16
  • 12 Ever & Ever 4:16

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