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White Lies

Deine Lakaien · 2002

56 min · 12 tracks · dark wave

Ethereal soundscapes blend haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a deeply immersive listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wunderbar — This opening track introduces the album's lush sound with a captivating melody that sets the tone for the entire record.
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    Silence in Your Eyes — With its poignant lyrics and atmospheric arrangement, this track exemplifies the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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    Life Is a Sexually Transmitted Disease — This thought-provoking song challenges societal norms through its clever wordplay, showcasing the duo's lyrical prowess and thematic boldness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • melancholic vocals with depth
  • for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'White Lies' was released in January 2002, Deine Lakaien had established themselves as prominent figures in the dark wave scene, following their successful album 'Kasmodiah' from 1999. This album marked a continuation of their innovative approach to blending electronic music with orchestral elements, consolidating their artistic identity in the early 2000s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wunderbar 4:13
  • 2 Generators 4:45
  • 3 Where You Are 4:10
  • 4 Prayer 4:57
  • 5 Stupid 3:46
  • 6 Kiss 4:00
  • 7 Silence in Your Eyes 4:37
  • 8 Hands White (Mane bianchi) 5:52
  • 9 Lost 5:59
  • 10 Fleeting 4:05
  • 11 Life Is a Sexually Transmitted Disease 5:03
  • 12 One Minus One 4:44

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