Oh Perilous World
Rasputina · 2007
70 min · 21 tracks · gothic rock
Gothic textures intertwine with lyrical storytelling, creating a haunting soundscape that reflects on historical and contemporary issues.
Top tracks — play these first
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1816, the Year Without a Summer — The opening track sets a compelling tone with its eerie narrative about the year that brought unexpected weather chaos, effectively introducing the album's theme of historical reflection.
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Choose Me for Champion — This track stands out for its emotional intensity and vivid imagery, capturing the struggle for agency and recognition in a beautifully orchestrated arrangement.
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Child Soldier Rebellion — Addressing contemporary issues through a haunting melody, this song powerfully contrasts innocence with the harsh realities faced by child soldiers, showcasing Rasputina's social consciousness.
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Draconian Crackdown — With a driving rhythm and stark lyrics, this track critiques authoritarianism, demonstrating how Rasputina uses their platform to comment on pressing political matters.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling interspersed with darkness
- dynamic exploration with interludes
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- wave-like pacing inviting deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Oh Perilous World is Rasputina's fourth studio album, released in 2007 following the more subdued and introspective release of Frustration Plantation in 2004. By this point, the band had solidified their unique blend of classical instrumentation and darkly whimsical themes, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their avant-garde identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Massacre· Lacuna Coil· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 1816, the Year Without a Summer 4:23
- 2 Choose Me for Champion 2:36
- 3 Cage in a Cave 3:50
- 4 Incident in a Medical Clinic 3:52
- 5 Draconian Crackdown 4:02
- 6 Child Soldier Rebellion 3:49
- 7 Oh Bring Back the Egg Unbroken 3:55
- 8 Old Yellowcake Breaking News 0:35
- 9 In Old Yellowcake 4:05
- 10 We Stay Behind 3:19
- 11 The Retinue of Moons / The Infidel Is Me 7:05
- 12 The Pruning 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 The Question of Time 2:39
- 2 Identity Tokens 4:54
- 3 The Humanized Mice 2:19
- 4 The Pruning (Pat O'Brian/Access Hollywood mix) 4:17
- 5 Flood Corps 1:36
- 6 Incapable of Regret 2:02
- 7 Desert Vampire 1:36
- 8 The Contractors 2:09
- 9 Infidel (instrumental demo) 3:26
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