The End of Days cover

The End of Days

Abney Park · 2009

39 min · 13 tracks

A fusion of steampunk aesthetics and darkwave sounds, blending nostalgia with futuristic themes.

Why this album works

'The End of Days' is significant for solidifying Abney Park's status as pioneers of steampunk music, earning them a dedicated fanbase. The album received positive reviews from niche publications and contributed to the growing popularity of the steampunk genre in music and culture.
Career context
Released in 2009, 'The End of Days' marked Abney Park's emergence within the steampunk music scene following their previous album, 'Lost Horizons'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique style by combining eclectic influences with a narrative approach to songwriting.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The End of Days Standout 3:25
  • 2 Neobedouin 3:41
  • 3 The Wrath of Fate 3:05
  • 4 I've Been Wrong Before 2:55
  • 5 Inside the Cage 0:21
  • 6 Fight or Flight 3:15
  • 7 Victorian Vigilante Standout 4:12
  • 8 Chronofax 0:32
  • 9 Letter Between a Little Boy & Himself as an Adult 3:47
  • 10 Beautiful Decline Standout 4:04
  • 11 Off the Grid 2:37
  • 12 To the Apocalypse in Daddies Sidecar 4:02
  • 13 Space Cowboy 3:10

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