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Songs from the Red Room

Shakespears Sister · 2009

59 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · synth-pop

A blend of ethereal synths and haunting vocals creates an atmospheric pop experience steeped in melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • haunting vocals for introspection
  • melancholic atmosphere for solitude
  • consistent flow for focused listening
  • ethereal soundscapes for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 16, 2009, 'Songs from the Red Room' marked Shakespears Sister's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album in 1992. By this time, the duo's dynamic had shifted, reflecting changes in the music landscape since their initial success in the early '90s, where they blended rock with pop elements seamlessly.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pulsatron (Whitey mix) 4:40
  • 2 Bad Blood 4:14
  • 3 Was It Worth It? 4:17
  • 4 It’s a Trip 3:42
  • 5 Hot Room 4:42
  • 6 A Man in Uniform 3:37
  • 7 You’re Alone 4:22
  • 8 Bitter Pill 4:50
  • 9 Cold 4:02
  • 10 You’re Not Yourself 3:29
  • 11 A Loaded Gun 5:12
  • 12 Bad Blood (Jagz Kooner mix - AT edit) 4:59
  • 13 Pulsatron (Gully mix) 3:15
  • 14 Cold (Death in Vegas mix) 3:56

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