Traces of Sadness
Vanilla Ninja · 2004
57 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · gothic rock
A dynamic blend of gothic and hard rock infused with catchy pop melodies and emotional lyrics.
Why this album works
'Traces of Sadness' solidified Vanilla Ninja's popularity, particularly in the European charts where it achieved significant positions. The album's title track became a notable hit, contributing to the band's rise within the Gothic rock movement and influencing a wave of female-led rock acts in the region.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moods cathartic moments in extended tracks emotional release through lyrical depth
- Context
- Released on June 7, 2004, 'Traces of Sadness' was Vanilla Ninja's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Vanilla Ninja' in 2003. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction in Europe, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, establishing their sound and identity in the competitive pop-rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kerli· Unheilig· My Chemical Romance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tough Enough Standout 3:24
- 2 Traces of Sadness Standout 3:23
- 3 Stay 3:53
- 4 When the Indians Cry 3:43
- 5 Don’t Go Too Fast 3:13
- 6 Heartless Standout 3:51
- 7 Liar 3:38
- 8 Don’t You Realize 3:51
- 9 Wherever 3:26
- 10 Metal Queen 3:47
- 11 Looking for a Hero 3:54
- 12 Destroyed by You 3:53
- 13 Traces of Sadness (extended version) 6:00
- 14 Heartless (extended version) 7:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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