Hai paura del buio? cover

Hai paura del buio?

Afterhours · 1997

65 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A raw blend of gritty guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulate 90s Italian alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw emotional intensity throughout
  • short bursts of urgency
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • late-night urban wandering
  • captivating hooks for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished production styles
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Hai paura del buio?' marked Afterhours' third studio album, solidifying their position as key figures in the Italian alternative rock scene. This album followed their previous work, 'Germi', and showcased a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of existential angst and societal critique.
Stylistic neighbors
Interpol· The National· Franz Ferdinand

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hai paura del buio? 0:34
  • 2 1.9.9.6. 3:41
  • 3 Male di miele 2:43
  • 4 Rapace 5:36
  • 5 Elymania 3:37
  • 6 Pelle 5:10
  • 7 Dea 1:40
  • 8 Senza finestra 2:46
  • 9 Simbiosi 4:13
  • 10 Voglio una pelle splendida 3:41
  • 11 Terrorswing 2:49
  • 12 Lasciami leccare l'adrenalina 1:18
  • 13 Punto G 5:44
  • 14 Veleno 3:45
  • 15 Come vorrei 3:06
  • 16 Questo pazzo pazzo mondo di tasse 2:59
  • 17 Musicista contabile 5:30
  • 18 Sui giovani d'oggi ci scatarro su 2:57
  • 19 Mi trovo nuovo 3:39

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