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Perfectly Defect

Mortiis · 2010

55 min · 11 tracks · dark ambient · dungeon synth

Dark ambient soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive experience of introspection and melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive introspection and melancholy
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • haunting melodies for deep reflection
  • dynamic journey through dark themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Perfectly Defect' was released in 2010, Mortiis had undergone significant artistic evolution. This album marked his return to solo work after several collaborations and was a follow-up to the 2004 release 'The Grudge', showcasing a shift toward more melodic compositions while maintaining his characteristic atmospheric depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Burzum· Atrium Carceri· Lustmord

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Closer to the End 4:54
  • 2 Perfectly Defect 5:07
  • 3 The Sphere 5:11
  • 4 Sensation of Guilt 6:16
  • 5 Sole Defeat 5:34
  • 6 Thieving Bastards 4:16
  • 7 The Punished 6:46
  • 8 Halo of Arms 5:19
  • 9 Impossible to Believe 3:24
  • 10 This Absolution 5:56
  • 11 Contrition 2:43

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