Terlingua
Mono Inc. · 2015
64 min · 22 tracks · gothic rock
A haunting blend of dark rock and gothic melodies that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tag X — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's signature dark rock sound while addressing themes of urgency and determination.
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Never-Ending Love Song — An emotionally charged ballad that showcases the band's ability to blend poignant lyrics with lush instrumentation, representing the album's exploration of enduring relationships.
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Heiland — With its intricate lyrical narrative and atmospheric instrumentation, this track highlights Mono Inc.'s knack for storytelling within a gothic framework, making it a quintessential part of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gothic rock elements with varied tempos and vocal styles, creating a solid but familiar experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- The album includes both full-band arrangements and stripped-down acoustic sections, providing dynamic contrast throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- haunting, reflective atmospheres
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Mono Inc. released Terlingua in 2015, they were solidifying their presence in the dark rock scene, following the success of their previous album, Avalon. This album marked a continuation of their thematic exploration of love, loss, and existential reflections, building on the stylistic elements established in their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HIM· Within Temptation· Lacuna Coil
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mondschein 4:29
- 2 Never-Ending Love Song 4:22
- 3 Heiland 4:17
- 4 It Never Rains 6:03
- 5 Tag X 3:48
- 6 118 4:32
- 7 Still 4:57
- 8 Die Noten deines Lebens 3:55
- 9 Ghost Town Gates 4:59
- 10 An klaren Tagen 4:20
- 11 Emory Peak 0:35
- 12 Love Lies 4:55
- 13 Terlingua 4:29
- 14 Study Butte 4:27
- 15 An klaren Tagen (Piano version) 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Welcome!
- 2 Tag X
- 3 Never-Ending Love Song
- 4 Making of "Tag X"
- 5 Interview With Mono Inc., Part 1
- 6 An klaren Tagen
- 7 Interview With Mono Inc., Part 2
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