Lashes to Ashes, Lust to Dust: A Vinyl Retrospective '96-'03
HIM · 2014
353 min · 78 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
A darkly atmospheric collection blending gothic rock melodies with hauntingly emotional lyrics and intricate instrumentation.
Why this album works
This retrospective not only compiles beloved tracks but also includes live versions and previously unreleased recordings, highlighting HIM's influence on the gothic metal genre. Its release was met with enthusiasm from fans, reinforcing the band's status as icons of the scene, particularly in Europe where they enjoyed significant chart success.
- Best for
- darkly atmospheric reflective moments dynamic journey with varied peaks intimate late-night listening experience
- Context
- Released in 2014, this compilation showcases HIM's journey from their early gothic metal roots to their mainstream success, encapsulating nearly a decade of evolution. It marks a reflective moment for the band following their commercial peak with 'Venus Doom' in 2007 and their subsequent hiatus, serving as a testament to their enduring legacy in the alternative and gothic rock scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Rasmus· Poets of the Fall· Sunrise Avenue· Absoluuttinen Nollapiste· Beck· U2· Duran Duran· Uniklubi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stigmata Diaboli 2:55
- 3 Dark Sekret Love 5:20
- 4 The Heartless 7:25
- 5 For You (intro) 4:00
- 6 Your Sweet Six Six Six 4:12
- 7 Wicked Game Standout 3:54
- 8 The Heartless 4:03
- 9 Our Diabolikal Rapture 5:21
- 10 It’s All Tears (Drown in This Love) 3:44
- 11 When Love and Death Embrace 6:08
- 12 The Beginning of the End 4:07
- 13 (Don’t Fear) The Reaper 6:30
- 14 Your Sweet Six Six Six (live at Helldone TRE MMXIII) 4:09
- 15 It’s All Tears (ACSTC live - G&T version) 3:52
- 16 Our Diabolikal Rapture (live at Rockpalast MM) 5:03
- 17 The Heartless (ACSTC Pascha MMXIV) 2:39
- 18 Stigmata Diaboli (live at Caribia TKU MMII) 2:59
- 19 For You (ACSTC live - G&T version) 4:07
- 20 The Beginning of the End (live at Provinssirock MCMXCIX) 4:11
- 21 When Love and Death Embrace (live at Center Stage GA MMXIV) 7:21
- 22 I Love You (Prelude to Tragedy) 3:09
- 23 Poison Girl 3:51
- 24 Join Me in Death Standout 3:39
- 25 Right Here in My Arms 4:00
- 27 Razorblade Kiss 4:18
- 28 Bury Me Deep Inside Your Heart 4:16
- 29 Heaven Tonight 3:18
- 30 Death Is in Love With Us 2:57
- 31 Resurrection 3:39
- 32 One Last Time 5:10
- 33 I Love You (TRNSFRMTN version) 4:19
- 34 Resurrection (PRCX version) 3:48
- 35 Right Here in My Arms (live at El Teatro Flores BS.AS.MMXIV) 4:08
- 36 Poison Girl (Strongroom Sessions) 4:06
- 37 Bury Me Deep Inside Your Heart (Strongroom Sessions) 4:13
- 38 Death Is in Love With Us (live at Helldone SJK MMXIII) 3:17
- 39 Join Me in Death (PRCX version) 3:43
- 40 Gone With the Sin (Strongroom Sessions) 4:22
- 41 Salt in Our Wounds 3:57
- 42 Heartache Every Moment 3:56
- 43 Lose You Tonight 3:40
- 44 In Joy and Sorrow 3:59
- 45 Pretending 3:55
- 46 Close to the Flame 3:46
- 47 You Are the One 3:26
- 48 Please Don’t Let It Go 4:30
- 49 Beautiful 4:33
- 50 In Love and Lonely 3:46
- 51 Don’t Close Your Heart 4:14
- 52 Love You Like I Do 5:14
- 53 Again (Hollola Tapes) 3:19
- 54 Pretending (TRNSFRMTN version) 4:16
- 55 Lose You Tonight (Hollola Tapes) 4:15
- 56 Salt in Our Wounds (John Fryer mix) 4:04
- 57 Close to the Flame (Hollola Tapes) 4:29
- 58 Please Don’t Let It Go (Hollola Tapes) 3:34
- 59 Pretending (Kevin Shirley mix) 4:06
- 60 Love You Like I Do (Hollola Tapes) 5:30
- 61 Buried Alive by Love 5:01
- 62 The Funeral of Hearts Standout 4:30
- 63 Beyond Redemption 4:28
- 64 Sweet Pandemonium 5:46
- 65 Soul on Fire 3:59
- 66 The Sacrament 4:30
- 67 This Fortress of Tears 5:47
- 68 Circle of Fear 5:24
- 69 Endless Dark 5:32
- 70 The Path 7:42
- 71 Love’s Requiem 8:36
- 72 Buried Alive by Love (live at El Teatro Flores BS.AS. MMXIV) 5:19
- 73 Beyond Redemption (Vinnfox Relics) 4:31
- 74 Circle of Fear (Vinnfox Relics) 4:26
- 75 Soul on Fire (live at Semifinal HKI MMIII) 4:12
- 76 Endless Dark (Vinnfox Relics) 4:12
- 77 The Sacrament (ACSTC Pascha MMXIV) 4:00
- 78 This Fortress of Tears (Vinnfox Relics) 5:33
- 79 The Funeral of Hearts (live at Helldone MMXIII SJK) 6:16
- 80 Love’s Requiem (VRPN version) 8:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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