Released 20 years ago
Opheliac
Emilie Autumn · 2006
102 min · 23 tracks · classical music
A dramatic blend of classical instrumentation and dark cabaret theatrics, layered with electronic elements and haunting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Opheliac — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of despair and identity, featuring lush orchestration that highlights Autumn's operatic vocal delivery.
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The Art of Suicide — This track addresses the struggles with mental health directly, combining haunting melodies with unapologetic lyrics that challenge societal taboos.
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Misery Loves Company — With its infectious chorus and playful yet dark undertones, this song showcases Autumn's ability to blend humor and horror within her storytelling.
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I Want My Innocence Back — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of lost innocence and nostalgia, contrasting childlike whimsy with darker emotional undercurrents.
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
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Opheliac was Emilie Autumn's second studio album, following her debut Enchant in 2003. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a unique voice within the dark cabaret scene, infusing her music with personal themes of mental health and femininity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lindsey Stirling· Amanda Palmer· Florence + the Machine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Art of Suicide
The moment shifts from despair to a resolute declaration about control over one's fate.
This transition emphasizes empowerment amidst vulnerability, showcasing Autumn's lyrical depth as she navigates complex emotions.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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