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.
Why this album works
'Tears on Tape' debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart, showcasing HIM's enduring popularity in their home country. The album received mixed to positive reviews, highlighting its melodic hooks and lyrical introspection, which resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Best for
- haunting melodies with emotional depth dynamic journey with peaks short tracks for quick engagement
- 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
- The Rasmus· Poets of the Fall· Sunrise Avenue· Absoluuttinen Nollapiste· Beck· U2· Duran Duran· Uniklubi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unleash the Red 1:07
- 2 All Lips Go Blue Standout 3:49
- 3 Love Without Tears Standout 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 Standout 2:21
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