Liod
Helium Vola · 2004
71 min · 20 tracks · dark wave
Ethereal harmonies intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a surreal soundscape that evokes both nostalgia and otherworldliness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Veni veni — This track showcases the band's haunting vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation, embodying the album's ethereal essence while drawing on medieval influences.
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Bitte um Trost — A poignant exploration of longing and solace, this song combines emotional depth with a lush soundscape that highlights Helium Vola's artistic vision.
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Engel — This track stands out with its delicate balance of sorrow and beauty, featuring an intricate arrangement that captivates listeners from start to finish.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- short, immersive sonic interludes
- haunting melodies that linger
- surreal atmospheres for deep thought
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Liod is Helium Vola's second studio album, following their debut, Eins, which came out in 2003. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of dark wave and neoclassical elements, gaining recognition in the German underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Can Dance· This Mortal Coil· Cocteau Twins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Liod-1 1:52
- 2 Lucente stella 2:56
- 3 Liod-2 1:16
- 4 Veni veni 6:10
- 5 Bitte um Trost 4:10
- 6 Printemps 5:33
- 7 Ich was ein Chint so wolgetan 3:55
- 8 Chumemin 5:11
- 9 Mahnung 2:27
- 10 Vagantenbeichte 5:04
- 11 Frauenklage 4:29
- 12 Ondas do mar 2:18
- 13 Liod-3 1:02
- 14 Zur Heilung 3:14
- 15 Liod-4 1:20
- 16 Engel 2:54
- 17 Dormi 5:06
- 18 La fille 2:15
- 19 Gegen einen Dämon 2:20
- 20 In lichter Farbe steht der Wald 7:41
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