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Skeleton Strings II

William Control · 2014

36 min · 11 tracks · synth-pop

Eerie synth melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia and dark romanticism.

Skeleton Strings II is an album by William Control, released in 2014. Eerie synth melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia and dark romanticism. This album features covers of classic tracks like 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Enjoy the Silence', showcasing Control's ability to reinterpret influential songs through a contemporary lens. It received positive reviews that highlighted his unique style and contributed to a growing subculture of modern synth-pop artists drawing from past influences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Skeleton Strings II sound like?

Eerie synth melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia and dark romanticism. Rooted in synth-pop.

What makes Skeleton Strings II by William Control notable?

This album features covers of classic tracks like 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Enjoy the Silence', showcasing Control's ability to reinterpret influential songs through a contemporary lens. It received positive reviews that highlighted his unique style and contributed to a growing subculture of modern synth-pop artists drawing from past influences. Released on December 24, 2014, 'Skeleton Strings II' is William Control's follow-up to his 2013 album 'Skeleton Strings'. At this point in his career, Control was solidifying his identity within the synth-pop genre, embracing a darker aesthetic that appealed to both new listeners and existing fans.

How many songs are on Skeleton Strings II?

Skeleton Strings II has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·36:41

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

  • 1 Cemetery Standout 3:08
  • 2 Damned 2:29
  • 3 Disconnecting 3:05
  • 4 Enjoy the Silence Standout 4:26
  • 5 Fields of Athenry 3:29
  • 6 Love Me Tender 2:26
  • 7 Love Will Tear Us Apart Standout 3:00
  • 8 Noir 2:58
  • 9 Subculture 3:42
  • 10 Sunday Bloody Sunday 4:39
  • 11 Disconnecting 3:19

Release Date

December 24, 2014

Genre

synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

36 min 41 sec