Lichter der Stadt
Unheilig · 2012
102 min · 26 tracks · electronic · pop rock · gothic rock
Emotive melodies intertwine with industrial beats and gothic textures, creating a soundscape of haunting beauty.
Why this album works
'Lichter der Stadt' debuted at number one on the German Albums Chart and was certified platinum for its strong sales. The album is noted for its introspective lyrics and orchestral arrangements, contributing to Unheilig's influence on the contemporary German music landscape.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments emotive melodies for introspective moods haunting beauty in twilight settings
- Context
- Released on March 16, 2012, 'Lichter der Stadt' is Unheilig's fifth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Puppenspiel' (2010), this release solidified their status in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene and showcased their ability to blend pop sensibilities with darker themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Das Licht (Intro) 3:36
- 2 Herzwerk 3:33
- 3 So wie du warst 3:50
- 4 Tage wie Gold 3:34
- 5 Wie wir waren 3:40
- 6 Unsterblich Standout 3:59
- 7 Feuerland 3:42
- 8 Lichter der Stadt Standout 4:15
- 9 Ein guter Weg 3:53
- 10 Ein großes Leben 3:34
- 11 Brenne auf 3:48
- 12 Zeitreise 4:00
- 13 Das Leben ist schön Standout 3:42
- 14 Eisenmann 4:21
- 15 Vergessen 4:14
- 16 Die Stadt (Instrumental) 6:02
Disc 2
- 1 Brenne auf (Demoversion) 3:35
- 2 Das Leben ist schön (Demoversion) 3:33
- 3 So wie du warst (Demoversion) 3:22
- 4 Ein großes Leben (Demoversion) 4:18
- 5 Ein guter Weg (Demoversion) 4:00
- 6 Herzwerk (Demoversion) 3:59
- 7 Wie wir waren (Demoversion) 3:41
- 8 Unsterblich (Demoversion) 3:58
- 9 Vergessen (Demoversion) 3:18
- 10 Zeitreise (Demoversion) 5:01
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