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Repo! The Genetic Opera

Sarah Brightman · 2008

54 min · 22 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop

A darkly theatrical blend of operatic vocals and industrial rock that immerses listeners in a dystopian narrative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with urgency
  • dark humor in brief bursts
  • quirky, eclectic storytelling
  • engaging performance-driven experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek long, meditative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' marked Sarah Brightman's return to the stage after a hiatus following her last studio album in 2003. This project showcased her versatility as an artist, blending her classical training with a modern, edgy sound while exploring themes of genetic experimentation and corporate greed. It was an ambitious undertaking that solidified her status as a pioneer in the fusion of musical theater and pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Andrea Bocelli· Il Divo· Katherine Jenkins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 At the Opera Tonight 2:11
  • 2 Crucifixus 1:48
  • 3 Things You See in a Graveyard 3:13
  • 4 Infected 3:27
  • 5 Legal Assassin 3:43
  • 6 Bravi! 0:54
  • 7 21st Century Cure 3:42
  • 8 Mark It Up 1:52
  • 9 Can't Get It Up If the Girl's Breathing? 0:35
  • 10 Zydrate Anatomy 3:24
  • 11 Thankless Job 1:41
  • 12 Chase the Morning 3:05
  • 13 Night Surgeon 2:37
  • 14 Seventeen 1:51
  • 15 Gold 3:03
  • 16 We Started This Op'ra Shit 2:45
  • 17 Needle Through a Bug 1:42
  • 18 Chromaggia 2:36
  • 19 Let the Monster Rise 2:46
  • 20 I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much 2:06
  • 21 Genetic Emancipation 2:15
  • 22 Genetic Repo Man 3:00

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