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Geliebte des Regens

Nargaroth · 2003

73 min · 6 tracks · black metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a melancholic atmosphere steeped in introspection and the weight of existence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Manchmal wenn sie schläft — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of dreams and longing, featuring shifting tempos and intricate guitar work that enhances its emotional weight.
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    Wenn Regen liebt (Zwiegespräch mit mir) — The dialogue format within this piece allows for a profound reflection on self-identity amidst natural imagery, showcasing Nargaroth's lyrical depth.
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    Von Scherbengestalten und Regenspaziergang (Vision eines realen Todes) — This track stands out for its vivid storytelling and immersive soundscapes that evoke a haunting sense of nostalgia and existential contemplation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective journeys through sound
  • gradual build to emotional release
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • long, contemplative listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, Geliebte des Regens is Nargaroth's fourth studio album, following the critical success of their previous record, Herbstleyd. At this point, the band was further solidifying its distinctive sound within the black metal genre, exploring themes of melancholy and nature while experimenting with extended song structures.
Stylistic neighbors
Burzum· Darkthrone· Immortal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro – Calling the Rain 3:59
  • 2 Manchmal wenn sie schläft 17:41
  • 3 Wenn Regen liebt (Zwiegespräch mit mir) 11:59
  • 4 Von Scherbengestalten und Regenspaziergang (Vision eines realen Todes) 11:52
  • 5 Manchmal wenn sie schläft (In musikalisch differenter und kristalliner Lebensform) 17:17
  • 6 Outro – Leb’ wohl 10:19

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