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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • deep introspection during solitude
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • haunting soundscapes for focus
  • dynamic progression through tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast tempos

Where this album fits

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
Burzum· Atrium Carceri· Lustmord

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 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 6:09
  • 10 The Loneliest Thing 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 3:43
  • 17 Mental Maelstrom (Implode) 4:08
  • 18 The Grudge 3:56
  • 19 Decadent and Desperate (Absentia) 3:31

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