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Oddities

London After Midnight · 1998

58 min · 15 tracks · gothic rock · dark wave

Haunting acoustic arrangements intertwine with darkly introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty.

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haunting acoustic arrangements dynamic live performance flow darkly introspective moods
Context
Released in 1998, 'Oddities' marked a significant moment for London After Midnight as it was their first collection of live and remix tracks following their 1996 album 'Selected Scenes from the End of the World.' This album showcased their evolving sound and solidified their presence within the gothic rock and dark wave scenes during a time when the genre was gaining renewed interest.
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gothic rock, dark wave

Oddities is an album by London After Midnight, released in 1998. Haunting acoustic arrangements intertwine with darkly introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty. 'Oddities' is notable for its critical reception, particularly in the underground music community, where it helped cement London's After Midnight's status as pioneers of the dark wave genre. The album's unique blend of live performances and remixes also contributed to its cult following, influencing numerous artists within the gothic and alternative scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oddities sound like?

Haunting acoustic arrangements intertwine with darkly introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty. Rooted in gothic rock and dark wave.

What makes Oddities by London After Midnight notable?

'Oddities' is notable for its critical reception, particularly in the underground music community, where it helped cement London's After Midnight's status as pioneers of the dark wave genre. The album's unique blend of live performances and remixes also contributed to its cult following, influencing numerous artists within the gothic and alternative scenes. Released in 1998, 'Oddities' marked a significant moment for London After Midnight as it was their first collection of live and remix tracks following their 1996 album 'Selected Scenes from the End of the World.' This album showcased their evolving sound and solidified their presence within the gothic rock and dark wave scenes during a time when the genre was gaining renewed interest.

Who is Oddities for?

Oddities works well if you're into haunting acoustic arrangements, dynamic live performance flow and darkly introspective moods.

How many songs are on Oddities?

Oddities has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·58:59

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

  • 1 The Christmas Song Standout 4:56
  • 2 Let Me Break You 5:31
  • 3 Splinter (intro) (live) 3:16
  • 4 Your Best Nightmare (live, remix/acoustic) 5:44
  • 5 Shatter (All My Dead Friends) (live, acoustic) Standout 5:13
  • 6 Claire's Horrors (live, remix/acoustic) 4:44
  • 7 Atmosphere (live) 2:23
  • 8 A Letter to God (live) 3:09
  • 9 Sacrifice (live) 6:34
  • 10 Sally's Song 1:54
  • 11 Demon Standout 4:33
  • 12 [On the Death of God] 4:12
  • 13 Spider and the Fly (acoustic Tangled Web mix) 4:27
  • 71 [silence] 0:04
  • 72 Ice 2:12

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Genre

dark wave, gothic rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

58 min 59 sec