Night Electric Night
Deathstars · 2009
54 min · 14 tracks · gothic metal
A darkly pulsating blend of gothic metal and industrial soundscapes that electrifies with its seductive intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Night Electric Night — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of nightlife and hedonism with its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, making it a standout anthem.
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Chertograd — Opening the album with an aggressive tone, this track sets the stage for the dark aesthetic of the record while showcasing the band's signature sound.
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Blood Stains Blondes — This song combines catchy hooks with a menacing vibe, highlighting the band's ability to balance melody and aggression effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong contrasts in vocal styles and integrates industrial elements, but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with driving rhythms and heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more atmospheric elements.
- Tracks often feature layered vocals, blending clean singing with harsh growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements and industrial sounds, particularly in the percussion and background textures, enhancing the gothic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo dance energy
- dark atmospheric night drives
- pulsating grooves for focus
- engaging remix variations included
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek light-hearted upbeat tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, Night Electric Night is Deathstars' third studio album, following their 2006 release, Termination Bliss. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the gothic and industrial metal scenes, building upon the success of their previous albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacuna Coil· Type O Negative· Moonspell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chertograd 4:45
- 2 Night Electric Night 4:04
- 3 Death Dies Hard 3:21
- 4 Mark of the Gun 4:02
- 5 Via the End 4:07
- 6 Blood Stains Blondes 3:15
- 7 Babylon 4:18
- 8 The Fuel Ignites 4:00
- 9 Arclight 4:35
- 10 Venus in Arms 4:02
- 11 Opium 3:43
- 12 Night Electric Night (The Night Ignites remix) 3:04
- 13 Via the End (piano version) 3:27
- 14 Night Electric Night 4:04
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