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Released 20 years ago

Die Blutgräfin

Untoten · 2006

100 min · 28 tracks · gothic rock

A haunting blend of dark wave and gothic rock envelops the listener in a chilling narrative of love, death, and the supernatural.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Die Gräfin des Blutes — This track exemplifies the album's thematic core, weaving a haunting melody with lyrics that delve into the lore of vampirism, embodying the album's dark essence.
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    Blutmond — With its driving rhythms and ethereal vocals, this song captures the eerie atmosphere of the album while exploring motifs of blood and lunar symbolism.
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    Hure der Finsternis — This track stands out for its dramatic instrumentation and intense vocal delivery, illustrating the struggle between light and darkness that permeates the album.
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    Koste das Blut! — The climactic tension in this song enhances the narrative arc of Die Blutgräfin, making it a pivotal moment that encapsulates the album's overarching themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • atmospheric storytelling through sound
  • immersive experience of dark themes
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • evocative soundscapes of despair

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat and lively tunes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, Die Blutgräfin marked Untoten's fifth studio album, solidifying their presence in the German dark wave scene. Following a series of successful albums, this record showcased their distinctive blend of gothic aesthetics and theatrical storytelling. The album further established Untoten as prominent figures in the underground music circuit.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Schauplatz des Verbrechens 1:37
  • 2 "Nur ein Tropfen Blut!" 4:20
  • 3 Die Jagd 4:36
  • 4 Blutrot, die Liebe 5:42
  • 5 Die Gräfin des Blutes 2:31
  • 6 Geistermädchen 3:39
  • 7 Unheimlich 1:32
  • 8 Blutmond 5:06
  • 9 Alraunenblut 1:36
  • 10 "Ich wär so gern ..." 2:39
  • 11 Hure der Finsternis 5:51
  • 12 Der Singvogel 1:29
  • 13 Koste das Blut! 5:23
  • 14 Bluthochzeit 4:52
  • 15 Jedem das Seine 3:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Lustgarten (Vorspiel) 2:12
  • 2 Ficzko 4:34
  • 3 In den Katakomben 1:21
  • 4 Die Grube und das Pendel 4:19
  • 5 Domine 0:31
  • 6 Die Zeit steht still 5:54
  • 7 Hexenreich 3:54
  • 8 Blitz und Donner 4:08
  • 9 Zauberspiegel 1:14
  • 10 Blutopfer 4:57
  • 11 Flieg nun davon! 1:57
  • 12 Die Gruft 4:29
  • 13 Die Saat des Bösen 5:54

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