Released 20 years ago
Uneasy Listening Vol. 1
HIM · 2006
75 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
A haunting blend of gothic rock and alternative melodies reimagined through atmospheric remixes and acoustic takes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting remixes for deep listening
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- acoustic versions for reflective moods
- wave-like pacing for immersive experience
- late-night solitude with atmospheric sounds
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat instant gratification
- fans of concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- gothic romance· dark nostalgia
- Career context
- By 2006, HIM had solidified their presence in the gothic metal scene with their previous album, 'Dark Light', achieving commercial success and critical acclaim. 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 1' serves as a compilation of remixed and acoustic tracks, showcasing the band's versatility and artistry while preparing for their next studio release. This album emerged during a period of growing international recognition for HIM, particularly in North America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Type O Negative· The 69 Eyes· Lacuna Coil
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy — Shares a similar gothic atmosphere and dark romantic themes woven into anthemic melodies.October Rust by Type O Negative — Combines gothic rock elements with lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics about love and loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sacrament (Disrhythm remix) 4:47
- 2 The Funeral of Hearts (acoustic version) 4:03
- 3 Join Me in Death (Strongroom mix) 3:40
- 4 Close to the Flame (The Rappula Tapes) 4:31
- 5 In Joy and Sorrow (string version) 5:04
- 6 It’s All Tears (unplugged radio live) 3:49
- 7 When Love and Death Embrace (AOR radio mix) 3:39
- 8 Buried Alive by Love (Deliverance version) 6:07
- 9 Gone With the Sin (O.D. version) 4:59
- 10 Salt in Our Wounds (Thulsa Doom version) 7:02
- 11 Please Don’t Let It Go (acoustic version) 4:37
- 12 One Last Time (Rockfield Madness version) 5:08
- 13 For You (unplugged radio live) 4:09
- 14 The Path (P.S. version) 5:04
- 15 Lose You Tonight (Thulsa Doom extended dub) 8:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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