Imaginary Monsters
The Birthday Massacre · 2011
31 min · 8 tracks · electronic rock · dark wave
A haunting blend of dark wave and electronic rock, layered with ethereal vocals and pulsating beats.
Why this album works
'Imaginary Monsters' received positive critical reception, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their signature style. The album's remix tracks attracted attention from various electronic music producers, emphasizing its influence on the broader electro-pop landscape.
- Best for
- steady energy for focused listening darkly atmospheric evening vibes haunting melodies with pulsating beats
- Context
- Released on August 9, 2011, 'Imaginary Monsters' marked The Birthday Massacre's fifth studio album, following their 2009 release 'Pins and Needles'. At this point in their career, the band had established a solid fanbase within the dark wave scene and sought to further explore their sound through remixes and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Technology· Soft Cell· Project Pitchfork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forever Standout 3:56
- 2 Burn Away Standout 3:44
- 3 Left Behind 2:37
- 4 Pale (Kevvy Mental & Dave Ogilvie 'Rubber Unicorn' mix) 4:09
- 5 Control (tweaker mix) 3:32
- 6 Shallow Grave (Combichrist 'Good for Her' mix) 4:33
- 7 Pins and Needles (SKOLD mix) 5:01
- 8 Shallow Grave (Assemblage 23 mix) 4:24
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