Lichter der Stadt cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • emotive melodies for introspective moods
  • haunting beauty in twilight settings
  • consistent journey with satisfying resolution
  • ideal for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Eisbrecher· Oomph!· Megaherz

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 3:59
  • 7 Feuerland 3:42
  • 8 Lichter der Stadt 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 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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