Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice
HIM · 2010
85 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
A blend of gothic metal and alternative rock, weaving dark romanticism with melodic hooks and atmospheric production.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics with emotional peaks dark romanticism in lyrical themes introspective moments of solitude
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice' marked HIM's seventh studio album. Following the commercial success of 'Venus Doom' in 2007, this album continued to explore themes of love and loss while showcasing a more polished sound, indicative of the band's evolution into the mainstream rock scene.
- If you like
- alternative rock, gothic rock, gothic metal
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice is an album by HIM, released in 2010. A blend of gothic metal and alternative rock, weaving dark romanticism with melodic hooks and atmospheric production. 'Screamworks' debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200, solidifying HIM's presence in the American market. The album's single 'Heartkiller' received significant radio play, contributing to its status as a defining release for the band during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice sound like?
A blend of gothic metal and alternative rock, weaving dark romanticism with melodic hooks and atmospheric production. Rooted in alternative rock and gothic rock.
What makes Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice by HIM notable?
'Screamworks' debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200, solidifying HIM's presence in the American market. The album's single 'Heartkiller' received significant radio play, contributing to its status as a defining release for the band during this era. Released in 2010, 'Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice' marked HIM's seventh studio album. Following the commercial success of 'Venus Doom' in 2007, this album continued to explore themes of love and loss while showcasing a more polished sound, indicative of the band's evolution into the mainstream rock scene.
Who is Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice for?
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice works well if you're into wave-like dynamics with emotional peaks, dark romanticism in lyrical themes and introspective moments of solitude.
How many songs are on Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice?
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice has 26 tracks, running approximately 85 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 In Venere Veritas Standout 3:36
- 2 Scared to Death 3:41
- 3 Heartkiller Standout 3:29
- 4 Dying Song 3:32
- 5 Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness) Standout 4:01
- 6 Love, the Hardest Way 3:20
- 7 Katherine Wheel 3:26
- 8 In the Arms of Rain 3:47
- 9 Ode to Solitude 3:58
- 10 Shatter Me With Hope 3:52
- 11 Acoustic Funeral (for Love in Limbo) 3:58
- 12 Like St. Valentine 3:15
- 13 The Foreboding Sense of Impending Happiness 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 In Venere Veritas Standout 2:30
- 2 Scared to Death 2:59
- 3 Heartkiller Standout 3:09
- 4 Dying Song 2:43
- 5 Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness) Standout 3:34
- 6 Love, the Hardest Way 2:34
- 7 Katherine Wheel 3:31
- 8 In the Arms of Rain 3:01
- 9 Ode to Solitude 3:08
- 10 Shatter Me With Hope 2:41
- 11 Acoustic Funeral (for Love in Limbo) 3:19
- 12 Like St. Valentine 3:04
- 13 The Foreboding Sense of Impending Happiness 2:10
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
85 min 36 sec
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