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Music Box Opera

Delerium · 2012

67 min · 12 tracks · electronic

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals and intricate electronic layers, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
  • haunting vocals for late-night introspection
  • immersive listening in solitude
  • emotional depth with gradual unfolding

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Music Box Opera' is Delerium's first album in nearly six years, following the 2006 release of 'Nuages du Monde'. At this point, the duo had already established a significant presence in electronic music but was seeking to reinvigorate their sound with fresh collaborations and a more contemporary approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Enigma· Deep Forest· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Consciousness of Love 4:37
  • 2 Monarch 5:18
  • 3 Days Turn Into Nights 6:08
  • 4 Chrysalis Heart 3:49
  • 5 Light Your Light 5:38
  • 6 Raindown 5:48
  • 7 Sky (Tears From Heaven) 7:09
  • 8 Hammer 5:33
  • 9 Awakening 6:44
  • 10 Frostbite 6:00
  • 11 Keyless Door 5:05
  • 12 Music Box Opera 5:30

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