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Vae Solis

Scorn · 1992

75 min · 13 tracks · ambient ยท industrial metal ยท dub music

A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and ambient textures that evoke a disquieting, otherworldly atmosphere.

Why listen to this

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released in 1992, 'Vae Solis' marked Scorn's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the illbient and post-industrial music scenes. At this point, the band was still defining their sound after forming in 1990, transitioning from their earlier work into more experimental territory.
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ambient, industrial metal, dub music

Vae Solis is an album by Scorn, released in 1992. A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and ambient textures that evoke a disquieting, otherworldly atmosphere. 'Vae Solis' is significant for its role in shaping the illbient genre, influencing a wave of artists exploring ambient and industrial elements. The album received positive critical reception, with notable mentions in underground music circles, and it solidified Scorn's reputation within the post-industrial community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vae Solis sound like?

A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and ambient textures that evoke a disquieting, otherworldly atmosphere. Rooted in ambient and industrial metal.

What makes Vae Solis by Scorn notable?

'Vae Solis' is significant for its role in shaping the illbient genre, influencing a wave of artists exploring ambient and industrial elements. The album received positive critical reception, with notable mentions in underground music circles, and it solidified Scorn's reputation within the post-industrial community. Released in 1992, 'Vae Solis' marked Scorn's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the illbient and post-industrial music scenes. At this point, the band was still defining their sound after forming in 1990, transitioning from their earlier work into more experimental territory.

Who is Vae Solis for?

Vae Solis works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Vae Solis?

Vae Solis has 13 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·75:21

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Spasm Standout 2:49
  • 2 Suck and Eat You 3:47
  • 3 Hit Standout 7:36
  • 4 Walls of My Heart 7:02
  • 5 Lick Forever Dog 6:28
  • 6 Thoughts of Escape Standout 5:18
  • 7 Deep In - Eaten Over and Over 8:27
  • 8 On Ice 7:59
  • 9 Heavy Blood 5:41
  • 10 Scum After Death (dub) 5:54
  • 11 Fleshpile (edit) 5:14
  • 12 Orgy of Holiness 4:48
  • 13 Still Life 4:12

Release Date

January 1, 1992

Genre

dub music, industrial metal

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

75 min 21 sec