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.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing and flow
hypnotic background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: The Knife· Chvrches· Goldfrapp

Tracklist

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

1 High Rise 4:57
2 Destroy Everything You Touch 4:40
3 International Dateline 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

What to play next

Listen next

Velocifero

2008

Go back to

Light & Magic

2002

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