We Sing of Only Blood or Love
Dax Riggs · 2007
35 min · 15 tracks · blues rock
A haunting blend of blues-infused rock with raw, confessional lyrics that dwell on themes of mortality and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Demon Tied to a Chair in My Brain — This opener introduces listeners to Riggs' stark lyrical imagery and unsettling vibe, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Didn't Know Yet What I'd Know When I Was Bleedin' — The song exemplifies Riggs' ability to blend personal narrative with broader themes of pain and understanding, showcasing his lyrical depth.
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Ghost Movement — This track highlights Riggs' haunting vocal delivery paired with minimalist instrumentation, creating an eerie atmosphere that resonates throughout the record.
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Living Is Suicide — With its raw emotion and poignant reflection on life's struggles, this track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of despair and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- darkly poetic existential themes
- brief, impactful listening experience
- haunting melodies for introspection
- late-night contemplative sessions
- quick bursts of emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat or cheerful sounds
- seek longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, We Sing of Only Blood or Love is Dax Riggs' first full-length album since his departure from the band Deadboy & the Elephantmen. At this point in his career, Riggs was transitioning to a solo artist after establishing himself within the underground music scene, marking a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Lanegan· Nick Cave· The Black Angels
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Demon Tied to a Chair in My Brain 2:14
- 2 Didn’t Know Yet What I’d Know When I Was Bleedin’ 2:39
- 3 Night Is the Notion 2:39
- 4 Radiation Blues 2:33
- 5 The Terrors of Nightlife 2:37
- 6 A Spinning Song 2:20
- 7 Truth in the Dark 2:40
- 8 Ouroboros 1:41
- 9 Living Is Suicide 1:56
- 10 Forgot I Was Alive 2:22
- 11 Ghost Movement 2:52
- 12 Dog‐Headed Whore 2:08
- 13 Wall of Death 2:32
- 14 Scarlett of Heaven nor Hell 1:42
- 15 Dethbryte 2:20
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