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Libertine

Liv Kristine · 2012

39 min · 11 tracks · pop rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with gothic elements, creating a haunting soundscape that blends introspection and vivid storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Solve Me — This track features a captivating blend of haunting vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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    Panic — With its driving rhythm and urgent lyrics, Panic explores themes of anxiety and self-doubt, illustrating Kristine's lyrical prowess.
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    Libertine — The title track serves as an anthem of independence and freedom, highlighting the album's overarching themes and Kristine's vocal range.
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    Vanilla Skin Delight — This song combines whimsical lyrics with lush melodies, representing a lighter moment in the album while still maintaining depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hauntingly romantic late-night vibes
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • melodic interludes that captivate
  • evocative melodies for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of energetic anthems
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, Libertine was Liv Kristine's third solo album, following her departure from Leaves' Eyes. At this point in her career, she was establishing her distinct identity as a solo artist while still drawing from her roots in gothic and folk metal.
Stylistic neighbors
The Gathering· Nightwish· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Interlude 2:23
  • 2 Solve Me 3:46
  • 3 Silence 3:49
  • 4 Vanilla Skin Delight 4:09
  • 5 Panic 3:31
  • 6 Paris Paris 3:40
  • 7 Wait for Rain 3:32
  • 8 Love Crime 2:24
  • 9 Libertine 4:44
  • 10 Meet Me in the Red Sky 5:11
  • 11 The Man with the Child in His Eyes 2:30

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