Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666
HIM · 1997
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
Gothic melodies entwined with haunting lyrics create a darkly romantic atmosphere throughout this debut album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gothic romance in every track
- wave-like emotional peaks and valleys
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- darkly atmospheric late-night listening
- intimate storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and cheerful sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- gothic romance· love and mortality· darkly romantic atmosphere
- Career context
- Released on November 3, 1997, 'Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666' was HIM's debut album, marking their entry into the gothic rock scene. Prior to this release, the band had gained some local recognition in Finland but sought to expand their reach internationally with this project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Type O Negative· The 69 Eyes· Lacuna Coil
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy — Explores similar themes of dark romance with a haunting soundscape and gothic overtones.October Rust by Type O Negative — Shares a lush, melancholic atmosphere with gothic melodies and themes of love and loss.Comalies by Lacuna Coil — Combines ethereal vocals and heavy instrumentals to create a darkly romantic, atmospheric experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For You (intro) 4:00
- 2 Your Sweet Six Six Six 4:11
- 3 Wicked Game 3:54
- 4 The Heartless 4:02
- 5 Our Diabolikal Rapture 5:20
- 6 It’s All Tears (Drown in This Love) 3:43
- 7 When Love and Death Embrace 6:08
- 8 The Beginning of the End 4:07
- 9 (Don’t Fear) The Reaper 6:30
- 65 [silence] 0:13
- 66 [untitled] 7:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.