Burning Empires
VNV Nation · 2000
62 min · 11 tracks · synth-pop · industrial music · electronic body music
Euphoric synth melodies blend with driving beats and introspective lyrics, creating a captivating electronic soundscape.
Burning Empires is an album by VNV Nation, released in 2000. Euphoric synth melodies blend with driving beats and introspective lyrics, creating a captivating electronic soundscape. 'Burning Empires' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of electronic body music and melodic songwriting, influencing a wave of futurepop artists that followed. It peaked at number 6 on the German Alternative Charts and has since become a staple in electronic music playlists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burning Empires sound like?
Euphoric synth melodies blend with driving beats and introspective lyrics, creating a captivating electronic soundscape. Rooted in synth-pop and industrial music.
What makes Burning Empires by VNV Nation notable?
'Burning Empires' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of electronic body music and melodic songwriting, influencing a wave of futurepop artists that followed. It peaked at number 6 on the German Alternative Charts and has since become a staple in electronic music playlists. Released in 2000, 'Burning Empires' marked VNV Nation's third studio album, following their breakthrough 'Empires' in 1999. This album solidified their presence in the futurepop genre, showcasing a more mature sound while expanding their lyrical themes and production techniques.
How many songs are on Burning Empires?
Burning Empires has 11 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Lastlight 5:55
- 2 Kingdom (Restoration) Standout 6:28
- 3 Further 5:25
- 4 Legion (Janus) 6:38
- 5 Saviour (Vox) Standout 6:59
- 6 Fragments (Splinter) 5:29
- 7 Legion (Anachron) 3:16
Disc 2
- 1 Standing (Still) Standout 4:11
- 2 Standing (Motion) 8:09
- 3 Radius² 4:40
- 4 Standing (original) 5:40
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
62 min 51 sec
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