Released 2008
The Dream
In This MomentListening guide: In This Moment's The Dream
The Dream- Album Overview Released on March 31, 2008, "The Dream" is the third studio album by the American metal ban…
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Released 2003
The Dying Daylights
CharonCharon's The Dying Daylights - A Critical Review
Charon, the Finnish rock band, was formed in 1992 in Raahe. Their music is influenced by gothic rock, alternative roc…
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Released 1970
The Electric Lucifer
Bruce HaackListening to The Electric Lucifer by Bruce Haack-The Electric Lucifer
Album overview Bruce Haack's "The Electric Lucifer," released in 1970, is a seminal album that blends electronic musi…
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Released 2008
The End of Life
UnsunExploring the sound of Unsun: The End of Life
The End of Life- Album Overview Released in 2010, "The End of Life" is the sophomore album from the Polish gothic met…
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Released 2011
The Enigma of Life
SireniaAlbum spotlight: Sirenia – The Enigma of Life
The Enigma of Life- Album Overview "The Enigma of Life" is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian symphonic metal ba…
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Released 1986
The Fan And The Bellows
The ChameleonsInside The Fan And The Bellows by The Chameleons
The Fan And The Bellows- Album Overview The Chameleons' album "The Fan And The Bellows" was released in 1986, marking…
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Released 2005
The Final Album
Invisible LimitsUnpacking Invisible Limits-The Final Album's The Final Album
Album overview Invisible Limits, known for their distinctive blend of darkwave and synth-pop, released "The Final Alb…
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Released 1988
The First Songs
Trisomie 21Album spotlight: Trisomie 21 – The First Songs
The First Songs- Album Overview Trisomie 21's debut album, "The First Songs," was released in 1985, marking a signifi…
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Released 2008
The Fruits Of Yggdrasil
Sixth CommA closer look at Sixth Comm's album The Fruits Of Yggdrasil
The Fruits Of Yggdrasil- Album Overview "The Fruits Of Yggdrasil," released in 1992, marks a significant entry in the…
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Released 2005
The Funeral Album
SentencedUnpacking Sentenced's The Funeral Album
The Funeral Album- Album Overview Released in 2005, "The Funeral Album" is the final studio album by the Finnish goth…
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Released 1985
The Fury
Gary NumanGary Numan-The Fury – The Fury: a sonic journey
Album overview The album "The Fury," released in 1985, marks a pivotal moment in Gary Numan's career, showcasing a di…
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Released 2006
The Future From The Past
Human PuppetsListening to The Future From The Past by Human Puppets
The Future From The Past- Album Overview "The Future From The Past" is the debut album by the eclectic band Human Pup…
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Released 2009
The Future Will Come
The Juan MacleanThe Future Will Come: the story The Juan Maclean wants to tell
The Future Will Come- Album Overview Released in 2009, "The Future Will Come" marks the second studio album by the Am…
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Released 1990
The Ghost Sonata
TuxedomoonInside the atmosphere of Tuxedomoon's The Ghost Sonata
The Ghost Sonata- Album Overview Tuxedomoon's "The Ghost Sonata," released in 1980, stands as a seminal work within t…
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Released 2016
The Glowing Man
SwansFirst impressions of Swans – The Glowing Man
The Glowing Man- Album Overview "The Glowing Man," released in 2016, is the final studio album by the American experi…
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Released 1995
The Great Annihilator
SwansFrom intro to finale: what The Great Annihilator delivers
The Great Annihilator- Album Overview Released in 1995, "The Great Annihilator" is the fifth studio album by American…
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Released 1983
The Guilty Have No Pride
Death in JuneA Critical Review of Death in June's Album 'The Guilty Have No Pride'
Death in June is a band that formed in the 1980s, and they are known for their post-punk, industrial, and neofolk sou…
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Released 2004
The Harsh Words as the Sun
RaeinAlbum spotlight: Raein – The Harsh Words as the Sun
The Harsh Words as the Sun- Album Overview "The Harsh Words as the Sun," released in 2015, is the fourth studio album…
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Released 2019
The Haunted Symphony
Nox ArcanaReview of Nox Arcana – The Haunted Symphony
The Haunted Symphony- Album Overview Nox Arcana’s "The Haunted Symphony," released in 2007, is a captivating explorat…
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Released 1985
The Head on the Door
The CureThe Head on the Door: what The Cure wants you to feel
The Head on the Door- Album Overview "The Head on the Door," released on August 26, 1985, marks a pivotal moment in T…
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Released 1992
The Heart and the Machine
BoytronicA closer look at Boytronic-The Heart and the Machine's album The Heart and the Machine
Album overview The album "The Heart and the Machine" by Boytronic, released in 2022, marks a significant return for t…
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Released 2007
The Heart of Everything
Within TemptationListening guide: Within Temptation's The Heart of Everything
The Heart of Everything- Album Overview "The Heart of Everything," released on March 14, 2007, is the fourth studio a…
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Released 2001
The Hiding Place
PsychePsyche – The Hiding Place: track-by-track perspective
The Hiding Place- Album Overview "The Hiding Place," released in 1986, is a seminal album by Canadian synth-pop duo P…
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Released 0
The Hip Hop Mix Tape Vol. # 3 - "good Grief&q
Danger Mouse & Sparkle HorseCheck the vibes: Danger Mouse & Sparkle Horse – The Hip Hop Mix Tape Vol. # 3 - "good Grief&q
The Hip Hop Mix Tape Vol. # 3 - "good Grief&q- Album Overview The Hip Hop Mix Tape Vol. # 3 - "good Grief&q…
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Released 1974
The Hoople
Mott The HoopleInside the atmosphere of Mott The Hoople's The Hoople
The Hoople- Album Overview "The Hoople," released on November 17, 1974, is Mott The Hoople's fifth studio album, mark…
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Released 1989
The Influence
PsychePsyche raises the bar with The Influence
The Influence- Album Overview Psyche, the Canadian synth-pop band formed in the early 1980s, made a significant mark …
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Released 1990
The Insult
The Neon JudgementExploring the sound of The Neon Judgement: The Insult
The Insult- Album Overview "The Insult," released in 1988, marks a significant entry in the discography of the Belgia…
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Released 2007
The Jewels
Einstürzende NeubautenA Critical Review of Einstürzende Neubauten's The Jewels Album
Einstürzende Neubauten, a German experimental music group, is best known for incorporating unconventional and industr…
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Released 2011
The Lack Long After
Pianos Become the TeethOne week with The Lack Long After: thoughts on Pianos Become the Teeth
The Lack Long After- Album Overview "The Lack Long After," released in 2013, is the sophomore album by the American p…
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Released 2003
The Little Explorer
The Little ExplorerWhy The Little Explorer's The Little Explorer matters
The Little Explorer- Album Overview "The Little Explorer," an album released in 2013 by the indie artist The Little E…
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Released 2022
The Love That's Ours
The Big PinkAlbum spotlight: The Big Pink – The Love That's Ours
The Love That's Ours- Album Overview The Big Pink's album, "The Love That's Ours," was released on September 20, 2023…
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Released 2012
The Manticore and Other Horrors
Cradle of FilthInside The Manticore and Other Horrors by Cradle of Filth-The Manticore and Other Horrors
Album overview Cradle of Filth's "The Manticore and Other Horrors," released in 2012, marks a significant chapter in …
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