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SWRMXS

HIM · 2010

65 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal

A hypnotic blend of gothic rock and electronic textures reimagining HIM's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic late-night explorations
  • wave-like pacing with dynamics
  • immersive remix journey experience
  • reflective moments of solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Themes
gothic romance· electronic reimagining
Career context
Released in 2010, SWRMXS marked HIM's exploration into the electronic realm, following their commercial peak with 2007's Venus Doom. This remix album arrived during a transitional phase for the band as they sought to reach new audiences while still maintaining their established gothic rock identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Type O Negative· The 69 Eyes· Lacuna Coil
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode — Combines dark electronic textures with themes of love and longing, mirroring gothic romance.
The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails — Explores emotional depth through industrial rock with electronic elements, aligning with gothic and romantic themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In venere veritas (Huoratron remix) 6:37
  • 2 In the Arms of Rain (SALEM remix) 3:37
  • 3 The Foreboding Sense of Impending Happiness (Morgan Page remix) 6:10
  • 4 Ode to Solitude (Gavin Russom remix) 9:30
  • 5 Heartkiller (The Mercyfvcks remix) 3:25
  • 6 Love, the Hardest Way (Tiësto remix) 8:39
  • 7 Shatter Me With Hope (oOoOO remix) 4:30
  • 8 Dying Song (Jay Lamar & Jesse Oliver remix) 6:36
  • 9 Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness) (VV remix) 4:42
  • 10 Scared to Death (Diamond Cut remix) 5:41
  • 11 Acoustic Funeral / Like St. Valentine / Katherine Wheel (ÖÖ megamix) 6:18

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