Tears on Tape
HIM · 2013
41 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
Darkly atmospheric melodies entwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a haunting yet melodic soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with emotional depth
- dynamic journey with peaks
- short tracks for quick engagement
- nighttime introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- gothic romance· heartbreak reflections· dark love stories
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Tears on Tape' is HIM's follow-up to their 2010 album 'Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice'. At this point in their career, the band aimed to redefine their gothic rock sound while maintaining their signature emotional depth, marking a return after a brief hiatus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Type O Negative· The 69 Eyes· Lacuna Coil
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Blessed Be by The 69 Eyes — Shares a similar dark romanticism and atmospheric production, merging gothic themes with melodic hooks.October Rust by Type O Negative — Explores gothic romance and heartbreak with haunting melodies and a heavy, brooding atmosphere.Comalies by Lacuna Coil — Combines emotional depth with gothic elements, featuring rich melodies and introspective lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unleash the Red 1:07
- 2 All Lips Go Blue 3:49
- 3 Love Without Tears 3:37
- 4 I Will Be the End of You 3:33
- 5 Tears on Tape 3:20
- 6 Into the Night 3:36
- 7 Hearts at War 3:45
- 8 Trapped in Autumn 1:33
- 9 No Love 3:29
- 10 Drawn & Quartered 5:13
- 11 Lucifer’s Chorale 1:18
- 12 W.L.S.T.D. 4:12
- 13 Kiss the Void 2:21
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