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The 13th Hour

Midnight Syndicate · 2005

56 min · 25 tracks · classical · electronic · gothic rock

A haunting blend of orchestral and electronic soundscapes that evoke a cinematic, gothic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for dark moods
  • immersive experience for storytelling
  • wave-like pacing encourages reflection
  • short tracks create atmospheric tension
  • cinematic ambiance for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, lively rhythms
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2005, Midnight Syndicate was solidifying its reputation within the dark ambient genre with 'The 13th Hour', their sixth studio album. Following their breakout success with 'Dungeons & Dragons' soundtracks, this album marked a shift towards more elaborate storytelling through music, solidifying their status as leaders in the horror soundtrack niche.
Stylistic neighbors
Nox Arcana· Lustmord· Dead Can Dance

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mansion in the Mist 1:17
  • 2 Forgotten Path 1:21
  • 3 Time Outside of Time 3:43
  • 4 Fallen Grandeur 2:55
  • 5 Hands of Fate 0:32
  • 6 The Drawing Room 1:34
  • 7 Mausoleum d’ Haverghast 2:17
  • 8 Family Secrets 3:10
  • 9 Last Breaths 0:21
  • 10 Vertigo 1:41
  • 11 The Watcher 3:37
  • 12 Cellar 0:55
  • 13 Cold Embrace 3:27
  • 14 Hand in Hand Again 1:16
  • 15 Harvest of Deceit 3:44
  • 16 Footsteps in the Dust 1:54
  • 17 Veiled Hunter 2:00
  • 18 Sinister Pact 3:19
  • 19 Grisly Reminder 1:50
  • 20 Deadly Intentions 0:56
  • 21 The Lost Room 3:22
  • 22 Living Walls 3:28
  • 23 Gruesome Discovery 1:31
  • 24 Return of the Ancient Ones 3:15
  • 25 The 13th Hour 2:34

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