Masque cover

Released 34 years ago this June

Masque

The Mission · 1992

51 min · 12 tracks · gothic rock

Gothic rock melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating an atmospheric exploration of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • atmospheric background focus
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 22, 1992, 'Masque' was The Mission's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Grains of Sand' in 1990. At this point, the band was navigating a changing music landscape as alternative rock began to dominate, while still retaining their signature sound that blended gothic influences with melodic rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Fields of the Nephilim· The Cult· Bauhaus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Never Again 5:06
  • 2 Shades of Green (Part II) 3:59
  • 3 Even You May Shine 4:41
  • 4 Trail of Scarlet 3:43
  • 5 Spider and the Fly 4:49
  • 6 She Conjures Me Wings 2:47
  • 7 Sticks and Stones 4:45
  • 8 Like a Child Again 3:38
  • 9 Who Will Love Me Tomorrow? 4:10
  • 10 You Make Me Breathe 4:36
  • 11 From One Jesus to Another 3:50
  • 12 Until There's Another Sunrise 5:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata