Top tracks — play these first
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Before You Win — This track serves as the album’s bold opener, blending catchy hooks with introspective lyrics about resilience and determination.
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Loving the Alien — A standout cover that reinterprets David Bowie's original, infusing it with fresh energy while exploring themes of isolation and longing.
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Days Become Dark — The haunting melodies and poignant lyrics delve into themes of despair and reflection, showcasing the album's emotional depth.
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Your Skin Is My Sin — With its seductive rhythm and evocative lyrics, this track exemplifies the tension between desire and regret central to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines classic new wave elements with modern production, creating an engaging yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
- Several tracks feature layered synth melodies that create a rich atmospheric sound, with vocals often harmonizing with instrumental lines.
- The lyrics explore themes of love and existential reflection, often contrasting darker tones with uplifting musical arrangements.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- reflective moments of introspection
- atmospheric soundscapes for contemplation
- melancholic themes with depth
- synth-driven melodies for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek straightforward, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 6, 2015, Demons to Diamonds marks Visage's return after a long hiatus since their previous album, Beat Boy in 1984. This album features a blend of new wave and modern synth-pop elements that showcase the band's evolution while staying true to their signature sound, reflecting a matured perspective shaped by decades in the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Before You Win 5:26
- 2 Become 3:39
- 3 Loving the Alien 4:28
- 4 Days Become Dark 4:37
- 5 Seven Deadly Sins, Part Three 3:45
- 6 Aurora 4:42
- 7 Your Skin Is My Sin 3:23
- 8 Clubscene 6:10
- 9 Star City 4:37
- 10 Never 3:42
Disc 2
- 1 Before You Win (radio edit)
- 2 Never Enough (John Bryan and Richard Stone in Prague remix)
- 3 Star City (Orbital Ambient version)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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