Love Poltergeist
Inkubus Sukkubus · 2014
49 min · 10 tracks · gothic rock
Dark, atmospheric melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an immersive gothic soundscape filled with romantic and supernatural themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Poltergeist — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of love and the supernatural, showcasing the band's signature blend of dark romance and melodic depth.
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Evil Men — This track stands out for its biting social commentary wrapped in gothic imagery, illustrating the band's ability to merge personal narratives with broader societal critiques.
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Summerlands — With its ethereal soundscapes and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's talent for creating hauntingly beautiful compositions that linger long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends gothic themes with varied vocal dynamics and atmospheric instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The first track introduces a slow, haunting melody that sets the dark tone for the album, which is maintained throughout.
- Vocals often alternate between male and female leads, creating a dynamic interplay that enhances the thematic elements of love and supernatural.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation with strings and synths that build an atmospheric soundscape, particularly in 'Fae Fire and Sacred Musk'.
- The album closes with 'Nemesis', which features a gradual build-up to a climactic finish, leaving a lingering sense of tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for late nights
- explorative themes of love and
- emotional depth in lyrical content
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- avoid complex emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2014, Inkubus Sukkubus had established themselves as key figures in the gothic rock scene, with 'Love Poltergeist' being their eleventh studio album. This release followed their 2012 album 'The Dark Goddess' and showcased a continuing evolution in their thematic storytelling and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sisters of Mercy· Fields of the Nephilim· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Poltergeist 5:08
- 2 The Hungry Abyss 5:12
- 3 Lips of Love 5:30
- 4 Evil Men 5:01
- 5 Summerlands 6:15
- 6 Fae Fire and Sacred Musk 5:27
- 7 At the Heart of Darkness 4:28
- 8 Do What Thou Wilt 4:51
- 9 To Bast 4:11
- 10 Nemesis 3:42
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