Wasting the Dawn
The 69 Eyes · 1999
64 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · gothic rock · glam metal
Gothic rock meets glam metal in a darkly seductive blend of atmospheric melodies and driving rhythms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1999, 'Wasting the Dawn' marked The 69 Eyes' fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Blessed Be.' At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound, merging gothic elements with glam influences, which would define their trajectory into the 2000s.
- If you like
- hard rock, gothic rock, glam metal
Wasting the Dawn is an album by The 69 Eyes, released in 1999. Gothic rock meets glam metal in a darkly seductive blend of atmospheric melodies and driving rhythms. 'Wasting the Dawn' is notable for its critical acclaim within the gothic rock scene and its influence on subsequent artists in the genre. The album helped to further establish The 69 Eyes as key figures in Finnish rock, leading to increased popularity across Europe and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wasting the Dawn sound like?
Gothic rock meets glam metal in a darkly seductive blend of atmospheric melodies and driving rhythms. Rooted in hard rock and gothic rock.
What makes Wasting the Dawn by The 69 Eyes notable?
'Wasting the Dawn' is notable for its critical acclaim within the gothic rock scene and its influence on subsequent artists in the genre. The album helped to further establish The 69 Eyes as key figures in Finnish rock, leading to increased popularity across Europe and beyond. Released on January 1, 1999, 'Wasting the Dawn' marked The 69 Eyes' fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Blessed Be.' At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound, merging gothic elements with glam influences, which would define their trajectory into the 2000s.
Who is Wasting the Dawn for?
Wasting the Dawn works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing throughout.
How many songs are on Wasting the Dawn?
Wasting the Dawn has 14 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Truck On 3:12
- 2 Lay Down Your Arms Standout 3:41
- 3 Wasting the Dawn Standout 5:21
- 4 You Ain't the Reason 4:12
- 5 Lazarus Heart 4:25
- 6 Who's Gonna Pay the Bail? 5:05
- 7 All-American Dream 4:21
- 8 Be My Speed 4:38
- 9 Hand of God 4:26
- 10 Next Stop Paradise Standout 4:28
- 11 Starshine 6:53
- 12 Lay Down Your Arms (remix) 3:44
- 13 Wasting the Dawn (remix) 5:26
- 14 Next Stop Paradise (remix) 4:28
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
64 min 28 sec
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