Soul in a Hole
Mortiis · 2005
88 min · 19 tracks · dark ambient · dungeon synth
A haunting blend of dark ambient textures and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke deep introspection.
Why this album works
'Soul in a Hole' solidified Mortiis's status in the dark ambient scene, garnering positive critical reception for its atmospheric depth. The album's release coincided with a rising interest in underground genres, influencing numerous artists who sought to blend ambient sounds with darker themes.
- Career context
- By the time 'Soul in a Hole' was released in January 2005, Mortiis had transitioned from his early work rooted in black metal to a fully realized dark ambient sound. This album followed his 2004 release 'The Grudge,' marking a continued exploration into the realms of dungeon synth and ambient music, establishing him as a distinctive voice within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maurizio Bianchi· Merzbow· Vision Eternel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 3:31
- 2 Broken Skin 5:35
- 3 Way Too Wicked Standout 4:51
- 4 Marshland 4:53
- 5 The Worst in Me 7:51
- 6 Monolith 4:34
- 7 Gibber 2:49
- 8 Decadent and Desperate 3:35
- 9 Parasite God Standout 6:09
- 10 The Loneliest Thing Standout 4:45
- 11 Asthma 2:01
- 12 The Grudge 5:37
- 13 Smell the Witch 5:55
- 14 Mental Maelstrom 6:19
- 15 Le Petit Cochon Sordide 5:07
- 16 Parasite God Standout 3:43
- 17 Mental Maelstrom (Implode) 4:08
- 18 The Grudge 3:56
- 19 Decadent and Desperate (Absentia) 3:31
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