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Danse Macabre

Duran Duran · 2023

50 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A haunting blend of synth-driven melodies and dark lyrical themes that evoke a spectral dance through the night.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for evening reflection
  • haunting melodies for introspective moments
  • dark themes for late-night solitude
  • synth-driven sounds for atmospheric immersion
  • captivating flow for uninterrupted listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat dance tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Themes
spectral dance· dark romanticism
Career context
Released on October 27, 2023, 'Danse Macabre' marks Duran Duran's return to the forefront after their 2021 album 'Future Past.' This album continues their exploration of electronic sounds while embracing a more atmospheric and conceptual approach, reflecting their ongoing evolution as a band with decades of influence in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· The Human League· Spandau Ballet
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Disintegration by The Cure — Shares a similar atmospheric depth and haunting lyrical themes of love and loss.
Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode — Combines dark, moody synth textures with introspective lyrics, creating an immersive experience.
Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Explores spectral themes with ethereal melodies and a blend of electronic and organic sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nightboat 4:23
  • 2 Black Moonlight 3:06
  • 3 Love Voudou 4:29
  • 4 Bury a Friend 3:04
  • 5 Supernature 3:44
  • 6 Danse Macabre 4:22
  • 7 Secret Oktober 31st 4:22
  • 8 Ghost Town 3:00
  • 9 Paint It Black 2:38
  • 10 Super Lonely Freak 4:27
  • 11 Spellbound 3:27
  • 12 Psycho Killer 4:27
  • 13 Confession in the Afterlife 4:35

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