Witching Hour
Ladytron · 2005
70 min · 16 tracks · synth-pop · electronica
A hypnotic blend of shimmering synths and haunting vocals that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s electronica.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- By the time 'Witching Hour' was released in January 2005, Ladytron had already established themselves with their previous albums. This third studio album followed their critically acclaimed sophomore release, 'Light & Magic', and showcased a maturation in their sound while retaining their signature blend of synth-pop and new wave influences.
- If you like
- synth-pop, electronica
Witching Hour is an album by Ladytron, released in 2005. A hypnotic blend of shimmering synths and haunting vocals that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s electronica. 'Witching Hour' received widespread acclaim, with critics praising its cohesive production and innovative sound. The album peaked at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart and helped solidify Ladytron's influence in the electronic music scene, inspiring a wave of synth-driven acts that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Witching Hour sound like?
A hypnotic blend of shimmering synths and haunting vocals that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s electronica. Rooted in synth-pop and electronica.
What makes Witching Hour by Ladytron notable?
'Witching Hour' received widespread acclaim, with critics praising its cohesive production and innovative sound. The album peaked at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart and helped solidify Ladytron's influence in the electronic music scene, inspiring a wave of synth-driven acts that followed. By the time 'Witching Hour' was released in January 2005, Ladytron had already established themselves with their previous albums. This third studio album followed their critically acclaimed sophomore release, 'Light & Magic', and showcased a maturation in their sound while retaining their signature blend of synth-pop and new wave influences.
Who is Witching Hour for?
Witching Hour works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Witching Hour?
Witching Hour has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 High Rise Standout 4:57
- 2 Destroy Everything You Touch Standout 4:40
- 3 International Dateline Standout 4:20
- 4 Soft Power 3:30
- 5 Cmyk 2:54
- 6 Amtv 5:23
- 7 Sugar 1:48
- 8 Fighting in Built Up Areas 4:05
- 9 The Last One Standing 3:15
- 10 Weekend 4:01
- 11 Beauty*2 4:27
- 12 White Light Generator 4:03
- 13 All the Way 4:10
- 14 Destroy Everything You Touch (Hot Chip remix) 6:50
- 15 International Dateline (Simian Mobile Disco mix) 5:40
- 16 Soft Power (Vicarious Bliss) (AM Radio Symphony mix) 6:46
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
70 min 49 sec
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