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Vemod

Anekdoten · 1993

56 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock

Dense, atmospheric soundscapes weave through intricate melodies, creating an emotional and haunting experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional progression throughout
  • atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • immersive listening in darkness

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate energetic payoff
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Vemod' was Anekdoten's debut album, marking their entrance into the progressive rock scene. The band, formed in Sweden in 1990, had begun to gain recognition for their unique blend of dark themes and intricate musicality. This album set the stage for their future works and established them as a prominent act in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Muse· Nikolai Noskov· King Crimson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Karelia 7:22
  • 2 The Old Man and the Sea 7:49
  • 3 Where Solitude Remains 7:21
  • 4 Thoughts in Absence 4:12
  • 5 The Flow 7:00
  • 6 Longing 4:54
  • 7 Wheel 8:05
  • 8 Sad Rain 10:12

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