Reformation 1
VNV Nation · 2009
180 min · 33 tracks · synth-pop
A blend of soaring synth melodies and driving beats create an atmospheric soundscape that embodies emotional depth and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Joy — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with an uplifting melody layered over rhythmic percussion, encapsulating VNV Nation's ethos of hope and resilience.
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Chrome — This track combines haunting vocals with a pulsating beat, illustrating the band's ability to weave personal struggles into an engaging dance anthem.
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Nemesis — With its powerful chorus and driving tempo, Nemesis stands out as an anthem of defiance, capturing the essence of overcoming challenges through raw emotion.
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Endless Skies — This track features expansive soundscapes and contemplative lyrics, highlighting VNV Nation's knack for creating emotionally resonant music that invites introspection.
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Perpetual — Closing the standard edition, Perpetual features dynamic arrangements and profound lyrics that reflect themes of continuity and transformation, leaving a lasting impression.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Reformation 1 marked VNV Nation's return after a four-year hiatus following their album Judgement. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the electronic music scene, showcasing their signature blend of futurepop and industrial sounds to a dedicated fanbase.
- 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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