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Released 20 years ago

Opheliac

Emilie Autumn · 2006

102 min · 23 tracks · classical · folk · electronica

A theatrical blend of dark cabaret and electronica, laced with haunting melodies and confessional lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling with intensity
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • cathartic exploration of dark themes
  • engaging acoustic interludes throughout
  • poetic musings for introspective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Emilie Autumn released 'Opheliac' as her first major label album after transitioning from a more classical background. This 2006 project marked her emergence into the dark cabaret scene, showcasing her artistic evolution and distinct style that combined elements of classical music with gothic aesthetics.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Opheliac 5:33
  • 2 Swallow 6:15
  • 3 Liar 6:01
  • 4 The Art of Suicide 5:32
  • 5 I Want My Innocence Back 3:48
  • 6 Misery Loves Company 4:28
  • 7 God Help Me 5:58
  • 8 Shalott 4:04
  • 9 Gothic Lolita 6:03
  • 10 Dead Is the New Alive 5:04
  • 11 I Know Where You Sleep 3:15
  • 12 Let the Record Show 3:52
  • 13 The Art of Suicide (acoustic version) 5:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Dominant 3:46
  • 2 306 5:36
  • 3 Thank God I'm Pretty 4:00
  • 4 Marry Me 4:49
  • 5 Largo for Violin 4:06
  • 6 Poem: How to Break a Heart 1:01
  • 7 Poem: Ghost 2:38
  • 8 Poem: At What Point Does a Shakespeare Say 0:35
  • 9 Interview with EA 4:46
  • 10 Opheliac Out-Takes 4:57

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