Valleyheart cover

Valleyheart

She Wants Revenge · 2011

45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · dark wave

Melancholic melodies intertwine with dark, brooding rhythms, creating a reflective yet danceable post-punk soundscape.

Why this album works

'Valleyheart' received mixed reviews but marked a noteworthy return for the band after a four-year hiatus. It is significant for maintaining relevance in the alternative rock scene during a time when electronic influences were becoming more dominant.
Best for
melancholic reflective moments dark brooding atmospheres steady rhythmic contemplation
Context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'Valleyheart' was She Wants Revenge's third studio album, following their 2007 effort 'This Is Forever.' At this stage in their career, the band aimed to evolve their sound while maintaining the moody essence that characterized their earlier work, amidst a backdrop of changing musical trends.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Take the World Standout 5:27
  • 2 Kiss Me Standout 3:55
  • 3 Up in Flames 3:43
  • 4 Must Be the One Standout 4:19
  • 5 Not Just a Girl 4:22
  • 6 Reasons 3:22
  • 7 Little Stars 4:28
  • 8 Suck It Up 6:15
  • 9 Holiday Song 3:52
  • 10 Maybe She’s Right 5:30

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