Mistrust the Angels
In Strict Confidence · 2002
63 min · 12 tracks · electro-industrial
A haunting blend of dark electronic beats and atmospheric melodies that evoke a sense of introspective urgency.
Why this album works
'Mistrust the Angels' resonated within the electro-industrial genre, receiving positive reception from fans and critics alike. It helped solidify In Strict Confidence's place in the European electronic music scene, particularly with tracks like 'Send a Sign' becoming staples in industrial clubs. The album's thematic depth and sonic innovation contributed to its lasting influence on subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- introspective urgency throughout listening steady pacing with gradual resolution haunting melodies for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Mistrust the Angels' marked In Strict Confidence's fourth studio album. Following their previous work 'Exile Paradise' in 1999, this album represented a deepening of their electro-industrial sound as they sought to further explore darker themes and complex arrangements. By this point, the band had established themselves within the German electronic scene, aiming for broader recognition in the international market.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Terminal Choice· Skinny Puppy· Blue Stahli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Send a Sign Standout 5:42
- 2 Herzattacke Standout 6:56
- 3 Au milieu des anges 6:58
- 4 Engelsstaub 4:52
- 5 When the Heart Starts to Bleed 5:56
- 6 Schlecht geträumt 4:56
- 7 Horizont 6:00
- 8 Lost in the Night 6:05
- 9 It Seems Lost... 0:05
- 10 Der Vampir und dessen Verwandlung 6:55
- 11 Der Tag an dem es Frösche regnet 3:36
- 12 The Prayers of the Mute Standout 5:08
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