Soliloquy for Lilith
Nurse With Wound · 1988
105 min · 6 tracks · experimental music
A sprawling soundscape of unsettling textures and ethereal drones that invites listeners into a disorienting auditory labyrinth.
Top tracks — play these first
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[untitled] — The first untitled track unfolds with a gradual layering of sound that sets an unsettling tone, showcasing Nurse With Wound's skill in creating immersive environments.
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[untitled] — This second untitled piece builds upon the previous track’s eerie atmosphere, introducing more complex layers that enhance the psychological tension throughout the album.
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[untitled] — The third untitled track serves as a culmination of themes introduced earlier, weaving together dissonant elements that challenge traditional listening experiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal soundscapes for introspection
- long-form exploration of dissonance
- steady pacing for deep focus
- subconscious journey through textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- seek catchy, structured compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Cited as a key work in ambient and experimental music, showcasing innovative sound collage.
- Career context
- Released in January 1988, 'Soliloquy for Lilith' marked Nurse With Wound's sixth studio album during a pivotal phase of their career. Following the experimental success of 'Homotopy to Marie' in 1982, this album showcases the band's continued exploration of avant-garde sound, firmly establishing their place within the experimental music scene of the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Current 93· Throbbing Gristle· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 [untitled] 17:56
- 2 [untitled] 17:06
- 3 [untitled] 17:50
Disc 2
- 1 [untitled] 17:51
- 2 [untitled] 17:29
- 3 [untitled] 17:30
What to play next
Automating Volume Two
1989
Continues the experimental soundscapes with a focus on texture and atmosphere.
Nurse With Wound and The Hafler Trio Hit Again!
1987
Sets the stage for the sonic explorations found in Soliloquy for Lilith.
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