Child of Glass
Blutengel · 1999
74 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of dark wave and electronic pop, layered with atmospheric synths and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beauty of Suffering — This track exemplifies the album's lush soundscapes, combining haunting melodies with reflective lyrics about pain and beauty, setting a tone for the entire record.
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Goddess of Lies — With its driving rhythm and provocative themes, this song captures the essence of the band's exploration of deception and allure, making it a standout anthem.
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Desire — A succinct yet powerful track that encapsulates the album's emotional core, melding energetic beats with themes of longing and yearning.
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Warriors of Destiny — This closing track combines an epic arrangement with lyrical themes of hope and resilience, leaving listeners with a sense of empowerment as the album concludes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dark wave and electronic pop effectively but lacks the depth for higher scores.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track, setting a dark and atmospheric tone before transitioning into vocal tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered synths that create a haunting backdrop, while vocals often employ a melancholic delivery.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others shift to slower, more introspective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- late-night solitude and contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Blutengel's second studio album, 'Child of Glass' came after their debut 'Child of the Night' in 1998, marking a significant evolution in their sound. The album solidified their presence in the dark wave and futurepop scenes, showcasing a more polished production and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- VNV Nation· Assemblage 23· De/Vision
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 1:16
- 2 Beauty of Suffering 6:11
- 3 Goddess of Lies 7:38
- 4 Weg zu mir 6:39
- 5 Das Blut der Ewigkeit 4:52
- 6 My Time 5:25
- 7 Desire 3:03
- 8 Du tanzt 5:48
- 9 Leave the World 5:53
- 10 No God 7:12
- 11 Warriors of Destiny 6:58
- 12 Suicide 5:54
- 13 Demon of Temptation 4:48
- 14 Footworship 2:23
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