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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
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.
Wolfheart by Moonspell — Explores dark romanticism through atmospheric soundscapes and haunting melodies akin to HIM's style.

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

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