Spleen and Ideal
Dead Can Dance · 1985
38 min · 9 tracks · ethereal wave · neoclassical dark wave
Ethereal soundscapes meld with haunting vocals, creating a mesmerizing journey through sorrow and transcendence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 1985, 'Spleen and Ideal' was Dead Can Dance's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this stage, the band was beginning to solidify their unique sound, blending elements of world music and neoclassical influences that would define their career trajectory. This album marked a pivotal moment as they transitioned from post-punk roots into more experimental territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cocteau Twins· This Mortal Coil· Lisa Gerrard
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- Within the Realm of a Dying Sun — Continues the ethereal soundscapes with deeper exploration of themes and atmosphere.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 De Profundis (Out of the Depths of Sorrow) 4:00
- 2 Ascension 3:05
- 3 Circumradiant Dawn 3:17
- 4 The Cardinal Sin 5:29
- 5 Mesmerism 3:53
- 6 Enigma of the Absolute 4:13
- 7 Advent 5:19
- 8 Avatar 4:35
- 9 Indoctrination (A Design for Living) 4:13
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