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Some Kind of Heroin

Mortiis · 2007

78 min · 16 tracks · dark ambient · dungeon synth

A haunting blend of dark ambient textures and hypnotic beats, echoing with a sense of despair.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its exploration of the remix culture within dark ambient and industrial scenes, featuring contributions from notable artists. It received attention for pushing the boundaries of Mortiis's sound, influencing emerging trends in electronic darkwave music and securing his place in the underground scene.
Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity haunting beats for late nights dynamic energy shifts throughout
Context
In 2007, Mortiis was navigating a transition from his earlier gothic sound to a more electronic and experimental approach. 'Some Kind of Heroin' followed his previous works and showcased his evolving style, marked by remix collaborations that revealed new interpretations of his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Maurizio Bianchi· Merzbow· Vision Eternel

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Underdog (Zombie Girl remix) 6:07
  • 2 The Grudge (Gothminister mix) 3:29
  • 3 Twist the Knife (The Gibbering mix by Implant) 4:41
  • 4 Broken Skin (Septic Wound mix by XP8) Standout 6:02
  • 5 The Grudge (Mental Siege mix) 5:38
  • 6 Gibber (PIG remix) 6:25
  • 7 Way Too Wicked (Psychotic Comatose mix by The Kovenant) Standout 4:25
  • 8 Gibber (Lysergic club mix by Velvet Acid Christ) Standout 4:19
  • 9 The Worst in Me (Girls Under Glass mix) 6:04
  • 10 The Grudge (David Wallace remix) 2:04
  • 11 Broken Skin (Funker Vogt remix) 7:06
  • 12 The Grudge (Emotional Heresy by Kubrick) 6:45
  • 13 Decadent & Desperate (Therafuck remix by Dope Stars Inc.) 2:34
  • 14 Gibber (Gibbering Idiot) 3:53
  • 15 Way Too Wicked (Absinthium mix) 4:31
  • 16 The Worst in Me (Extraction mix by In the Nursery) 4:40

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