Some Kind of Heroin
Mortiis · 2007
78 min · 16 tracks · dark ambient
A dark and hypnotic blend of industrial beats and haunting synth melodies that encapsulate Mortiis' signature sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Underdog (Zombie Girl remix) Start here — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and infectious energy, making it a dancefloor favorite while maintaining Mortiis' signature atmospheric depth.
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Broken Skin (Septic Wound mix by XP8) — Blending heavy industrial elements with intricate synth layers, this remix showcases Mortiis' ability to adapt his sound for a club environment without losing emotional weight.
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The Worst in Me (Extraction mix by In the Nursery) — This remix highlights the darker lyrical themes present throughout the album, paired with an eerie soundscape that amplifies the emotional intensity of Mortiis' work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- haunting beats for late nights
- dynamic energy shifts throughout
- immersive dark atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores remix culture and a shift to industrial sound, differing from earlier works.
- Themes
- industrial decay· personal transformation
- Career context
- By the time 'Some Kind of Heroin' was released in 2007, Mortiis had transitioned from his early roots in dungeon synth to a more industrial soundscape. This album followed his 2004 release, 'The Grudge', and marked a significant shift toward a darker aesthetic, showcasing the evolution of his musical style amidst a backdrop of personal transformation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burzum· Atrium Carceri· Lustmord
Tracklist
- 1 Underdog (Zombie Girl remix) Start here 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) 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) 4:25
- 8 Gibber (Lysergic club mix by Velvet Acid Christ) 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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