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Inferno

Tangerine Dream · 2002

79 min · 18 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

A haunting blend of electronic soundscapes that evoke the surreal imagery of Dante's Inferno.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic exploration of emotional themes
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • evocative atmosphere for nighttime reflection
  • immersive journey through surreal imagery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, immediate gratification
  • seek standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Inferno' marked Tangerine Dream’s exploration of thematic music based on literary works, following a significant shift in their sound from the 1990s. This album arrived during a period when the band was transitioning to a more orchestral and conceptual approach, continuing their legacy as pioneers of electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Before the Closing of the Day 4:50
  • 2 The Spirit of Virgil 2:39
  • 3 Minotaurae Hunt at Dawn 3:24
  • 4 Those Once Broke the First Word 3:38
  • 5 Dante in Despair 3:25
  • 6 Io non mor 5:49
  • 7 Vidi tre facce 4:41
  • 8 At the Deepest Point in Space 2:38
  • 9 L’omperador del doloroso regno 4:45
  • 10 Voices in a Starless Night 4:14
  • 11 Fear and Longing 3:06
  • 12 Fallen for Death 4:38
  • 13 Where All Light Went Silent 3:39
  • 14 Charon, il barchere 3:59
  • 15 La grey de los almas perdidas 7:28
  • 16 Justice of the Karma Law 3:02
  • 17 As the Sun Moves Towards Heaven 7:57
  • 18 Beatrice, l’âme infinie 5:10

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