Released 28 years ago this August
How We Quit the Forest
Rasputina · 1998
42 min · 15 tracks · gothic rock
Haunting cello melodies intertwine with dark, whimsical lyrics, creating an ethereal gothic soundscape.
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 want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'How We Quit the Forest' was released in August 1998, Rasputina had already established themselves with their debut album 'Thanks for the Ether' (1996). This sophomore effort continued their exploration of unique themes and musical textures, solidifying their place in the gothic rock scene while showcasing a maturation in their lyrical depth and musical complexity.
- 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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