Oddities
London After Midnight · 1998
58 min · 15 tracks · gothic rock · dark wave
Haunting acoustic arrangements intertwine with darkly introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty.
Why this album works
'Oddities' is notable for its critical reception, particularly in the underground music community, where it helped cement London's After Midnight's status as pioneers of the dark wave genre. The album's unique blend of live performances and remixes also contributed to its cult following, influencing numerous artists within the gothic and alternative scenes.
- Best for
- haunting acoustic arrangements dynamic live performance flow darkly introspective moods
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Oddities' marked a significant moment for London After Midnight as it was their first collection of live and remix tracks following their 1996 album 'Selected Scenes from the End of the World.' This album showcased their evolving sound and solidified their presence within the gothic rock and dark wave scenes during a time when the genre was gaining renewed interest.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows· Blutengel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Christmas Song Standout 4:56
- 2 Let Me Break You 5:31
- 3 Splinter (intro) (live) 3:16
- 4 Your Best Nightmare (live, remix/acoustic) 5:44
- 5 Shatter (All My Dead Friends) (live, acoustic) Standout 5:13
- 6 Claire's Horrors (live, remix/acoustic) 4:44
- 7 Atmosphere (live) 2:23
- 8 A Letter to God (live) 3:09
- 9 Sacrifice (live) 6:34
- 10 Sally's Song 1:54
- 11 Demon Standout 4:33
- 12 [On the Death of God] 4:12
- 13 Spider and the Fly (acoustic Tangled Web mix) 4:27
- 71 [silence] 0:04
- 72 Ice 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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