How We Quit the Forest
Rasputina · 1998
42 min · 15 tracks · gothic rock
Haunting cello lines intertwine with eclectic instrumentation, creating an eerie soundscape that pulses with gothic intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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LeechWife — This track combines vivid storytelling with a haunting melody, encapsulating the album's exploration of relationships and power dynamics through a gothic lens.
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Herb Girls of Birkenau — With its chilling subject matter and stark imagery, this song stands out as a poignant reflection on history and resilience, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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You Don't Own Me — A fierce declaration of independence, this track confronts ownership in relationships, making it a powerful anthem within the album's feminist narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features unique instrumentation and dark themes, creating a distinctive gothic rock sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong cello-driven track that sets a haunting tone, followed by tracks that incorporate varied instrumentation like drums and guitar.
- The lyrics across the album explore dark and introspective themes, often delivered in a spoken or half-sung style that complements the eerie soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- whimsical storytelling with dark undertones
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1998, Rasputina was solidifying their unique niche within the gothic rock scene after gaining attention with their debut album, 'Thanks for the Ether'. 'How We Quit the Forest' marked their sophomore effort, showcasing a more refined sound while continuing to explore themes of feminism and rebellion against societal norms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Massacre· Lacuna Coil· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Olde HeadBoard 2:52
- 2 LeechWife 3:13
- 3 You Don't Own Me 2:24
- 4 The New Zero 3:41
- 5 Rose K. 2:48
- 6 DwarfStar 2:42
- 7 Sign of the Zodiac 3:47
- 8 TrenchMouth 3:11
- 9 Herb Girls of Birkenau 3:03
- 10 Mayfly 2:38
- 11 Christian Soldiers 1:32
- 12 Things I'm Gonna Do 3:13
- 13 Diamond Mind 1:11
- 14 How We Quit the Forest 2:37
- 15 Watch T.V. 3:09
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