Ten Plagues - A Song Cycle
Marc Almond · 2014
56 min · 33 tracks · new wave
An exploration of existential themes, weaving haunting melodies with theatrical storytelling and a dark cabaret aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spring Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Without A Word — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth, as Almond's voice navigates silence and longing through poignant melodies that resonate with vulnerability.
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Grief — In this piece, Almond confronts the theme of loss with stark honesty, layering rich instrumentation beneath a heartfelt narrative that captures the weight of sorrow.
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The Hermit — A contemplative moment on the album, this track highlights Almond's ability to convey isolation and introspection through sparse arrangements and evocative lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short reflective listening moments
- emotional exploration of loss
- poetic themes of transformation
- structured narrative across tracks
- intricate melodies for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- want straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This album represents a departure from Almond's established sound and style.
- Themes
- theatrical storytelling· historical narratives· grief and loss
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Ten Plagues - A Song Cycle marked Marc Almond's return to the music scene following a five-year hiatus after his album, Varieté. This project showcased his artistic evolution as he embraced more conceptual themes, drawing from historical narratives and personal reflections.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· David Bowie· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Spring Start here 1:44
- 2 A Comet 2:41
- 3 Without A Word 4:50
- 4 To Dream 2:55
- 5 Market 1:59
- 6 The Pit 3:44
- 7 Farewell 3:00
- 8 By Day 2:36
- 9 A New Law 1:52
- 10 Seeing You 5:34
- 11 The Wig 4:32
- 12 The Hermit 3:22
- 13 Grief 4:04
- 14 The Quaker 2:57
- 15 Return 5:48
- 16 Ten Plagues / Epilogue 4:38
Disc 2
- 1 Spring Start here
- 2 A Comet
- 3 Without A Word
- 4 To Dream
- 5 Market
- 6 The Pit
- 7 Farewell
- 8 By Day
- 9 A New Law
- 10 Seeing You
- 11 The Wig
- 12 The Hermit
- 13 Grief
- 14 The Quaker
- 15 Return
- 16 Ten Plagues
- 17 Epilogue
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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