SubHuman
Recoil · 2007
220 min · 28 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of dark electronic textures and introspective lyrics that explore themes of alienation and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prey — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its immersive soundscapes and lyrical exploration of predatory instincts and vulnerability.
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Allelujah — The track stands out with its haunting vocals and intricate arrangements, effectively conveying themes of salvation and despair within a richly layered sonic environment.
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The Killing Ground — As one of the longer tracks, it showcases Wilder's ability to build tension through atmospheric sound design while delving into darker thematic content.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- darkly immersive soundscapes
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- cinematic journey through emotions
- extended tracks for deep listening
- dynamic exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, SubHuman is Recoil's fifth studio album and marks a return after a six-year hiatus since Liquid in 2000. At this point in their career, the project was led by Alan Wilder, former member of Depeche Mode, who further honed his distinctive sound palette combining electronic music with cinematic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Massive Attack· Portishead
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Allelujah
The verse shifts from a focus on collective suffering to individual reflection, creating a poignant contrast within the narrative structure.
This structural choice enhances the emotional weight of the song, allowing listeners to feel both the shared experience and personal struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prey 8:23
- 2 Allelujah 9:26
- 3 5000 Years 6:36
- 4 The Killing Ground 9:56
- 5 Intruders 11:33
- 6 99 to Life 8:13
- 7 Backslider 7:11
- 8 Prey (5.1 mix) 8:23
- 9 Allelujah (5.1 mix) 9:19
- 10 5000 Years (5.1 mix) 6:33
- 11 The Killing Ground (5.1 mix) 9:58
- 12 Intruders (5.1 mix) 11:32
- 13 99 to Life (5.1 mix) 8:12
- 14 Backslider (5.1 mix) 7:11
- 15 Prey (reduction) 6:29
- 16 Allelujah (reduction) 9:09
- 17 5000 Years (reduction) 6:11
- 18 The Killing Ground (reduction) 9:46
- 19 Intruders (reduction) 11:25
- 20 99 to Life (reduction) 8:34
- 21 Backslider (reduction) 7:10
- 22 Faith Healer 4:51
- 23 Drifting 5:11
- 24 Stalker 4:33
- 25 Strange Hours 5:14
- 26 Jezebel 4:35
- 27 Shunt 7:16
- 28 Electro Blues For Bukka White (2000 Mix) 7:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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