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Reformation 1

VNV Nation · 2009

180 min · 33 tracks · synth-pop · industrial music · electronic body music

A pulsating blend of electronic body music and futurepop, filled with emotive melodies and intricate soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • emotive melodies for reflective moments
  • extended tracks for immersive experience
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, VNV Nation was solidifying their status in the electronic music scene with 'Reformation 1', following their commercially successful album 'Judgement' from 2007. This release marked a transition into a more mature sound, showcasing both their established style and a willingness to experiment with new influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Assemblage 23· Covenant· Front Line Assembly

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Joy 5:27
  • 2 Chrome 4:50
  • 3 Testament 6:13
  • 4 Nemesis 4:34
  • 5 Endless Skies 5:54
  • 6 Farthest Star 5:02
  • 7 Procession 5:22
  • 8 Entropy 5:15
  • 9 Illusion 4:49
  • 10 Arena 5:41
  • 11 Honour 2003 6:53
  • 12 Perpetual 8:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Chrome (Modcom ‘27.2MHz’ remix) 6:27
  • 2 Chrome (SITD remix) 4:58
  • 3 Chrome (Apoptygma Berzerk remix) 4:43
  • 4 Interceptor (VNV’s ‘ABM’ mix) 5:36
  • 5 Nemesis (S.A.M. remix) 3:51
  • 6 Carry You (Frozen Plasma remix) 6:36
  • 7 Still Waters 7:39
  • 8 Suffer 7:00
  • 9 Precipice 5:40
  • 10 As It Fades (VNV’s ‘2nd MVMT’) 3:31
  • 11 Gene Generation – ‘Main Theme’ 2:45
  • 12 Gene Generation – ‘Mayhem’ 2:03
  • 13 Gene Generation – ‘The Lair’ 2:58

Disc 3

  • 1 Farthest Star 5:15
  • 2 Chrome 4:47
  • 3 Nemesis 6:05
  • 4 Illusion 4:49
  • 5 Homeward 5:50
  • 6 Arena 5:24
  • 7 Honour 2003 6:48
  • 8 Perpetual 8:57

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