What makes Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 by HIM notable?

'Uneasy Listening Vol. 2' showcases HIM's influence by offering fans a glimpse into their live energy while also reflecting their experimental side. The album features the track 'Wicked Game,' which remains a fan favorite and exemplifies the band's enduring appeal in the alternative rock genre. Released on January 1, 2007, 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 2' followed HIM's commercial peak with their successful album 'Dark Light' (2005). At this point, the band was expanding their reach through a series of live recordings and reimagined versions of previous songs, solidifying their unique sound in the gothic metal scene.

Who is Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 for?

Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 works well if you're into brooding soundscapes for introspection, dynamic shifts in emotional tone and live performance energy infusion.

How many songs are on Uneasy Listening Vol. 2?

Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 has 14 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Uneasy Listening Vol. 2

HIM · 2007

62 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal

A brooding collage of live performances and remixed tracks that blend gothic rock with alternative textures.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

brooding soundscapes for introspection
dynamic shifts in emotional tone
live performance energy infusion
reflective moments interspersed with intensity
for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes: Turku live energy· gothic romance
Career context: Released on January 1, 2007, 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 2' followed HIM's commercial peak with their successful album 'Dark Light' (2005). At this point, the band was expanding their reach through a series of live recordings and reimagined versions of previous songs, solidifying their unique sound in the gothic metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Type O Negative· The 69 Eyes· Lacuna Coil
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Blessed Be by The 69 Eyes — Both share a dark romanticism with anthemic choruses and gothic undertones.

October Rust by Type O Negative — Similar brooding atmosphere and themes of love and loss, wrapped in atmospheric instrumentation.

Wolfheart by Moonspell — Explores gothic themes with a blend of heavy sound and melodic elements, creating a haunting ambiance.