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Peaceful Snow/Lounge Corps

Death in June · 2010

122 min · 30 tracks · folk rock

A haunting blend of neofolk and gothic elements, creating an atmosphere both eerie and contemplative throughout its runtime.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Murder Made History — This opening track sets the tone for the album, intertwining historical reflection with a stark commentary on violence through its somber melodies and impactful lyrics.
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    Peaceful Snow — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, juxtaposing serene imagery with darker undertones, making it a standout moment of introspection.
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    Our Ghosts Gather — This track features rich, layered instrumentation that enhances its haunting lyrics about memory and loss, illustrating the album's complex emotional landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting atmosphere for solitude
  • patient exploration of dark themes
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • immersive soundscapes for focus
  • slow-burn tension throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced music
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Peaceful Snow/Lounge Corps' was released in 2010, Death in June had been a pivotal force in the neofolk genre for over three decades. This album marked a continuation of their signature sound, following their previous release 'The Rule of Thirds' in 2008, and showcased an evolution in both lyrical themes and musical complexity as they delved deeper into darker narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Current 93· Sol Invictus· Blood Axis

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Murder Made History 5:11
  • 2 Fire Feast 4:57
  • 3 Peaceful Snow 4:22
  • 4 Life Under Siege 5:43
  • 5 A Nausea 4:36
  • 6 Wolf Rose 5:32
  • 7 The Scents of Genocide 3:49
  • 8 Red Odin Day 3:31
  • 9 My Company of Corpses 4:14
  • 10 Cemetery Cove 4:04
  • 11 Our Ghosts Gather 4:15
  • 12 Neutralize Decay 3:32
  • 13 The Maverick Chamber 4:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Leopard Flowers 2:42
  • 2 Hail! The White Grain 3:59
  • 3 Break the Black Ice 3:28
  • 4 The Glass Coffin 5:50
  • 5 Kameradschaft 3:23
  • 6 Luther's Army 4:22
  • 7 She Said Destroy 3:01
  • 8 Heaven Street 4:10
  • 9 Jesus, Junk and the Jurisdiction 4:36
  • 10 Runes and Men 3:51
  • 11 But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter? 3:01
  • 12 The Enemy Within 4:00
  • 13 Fall Apart 2:40
  • 14 Rose Clouds of Holocaust 3:16
  • 15 Idolatry 2:56
  • 16 Golden Wedding of Sorrow 5:07
  • 17 To Drown a Rose 3:04

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