Praise the Fallen
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| Released | 2 June 1998 20 May 1999 (US) | |||
| Genre | Futurepop EBM | |||
| Length | 60:52 | |||
| Label | Wax Trax!/TVT | |||
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| Almost Cool |   [2] |
Praise the Fallen (also known as PTF2012) is the second studio album by the alternative electronic band VNV Nation, released in 1998. It is a departure from their debut album’s sound, featuring better production values, being more melodic, and containing a heavier electronic pace. "Solitary" was released as an EP, and "Honour" was re-recorded in 2003 and released as a single. The album peaked at #94 on the CMJ Radio 200 and #29 on the CMJ RPM Charts in the U.S.[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chosen" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Joy" | 5:52 |
| 3. | "Procession" | 5:23 |
| 4. | "Voice" | 6:12 |
| 5. | "Forsaken" | 4:49 |
| 6. | "Ascension" | 8:15 |
| 7. | "Honour" | 6:41 |
| 8. | "Burnout" | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Solitary" | 7:29 |
| 10. | "PTF2012" | 3:06 |
| 11. | "Schweigeminute" | 1:00 |
| 12. | "Untitled" (bonus track) | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 60:52 | |
Notes[edit]
- “PTF2012” was originally thought to be a reference to the Mayan Calendar doomsday, 21 December 2012. Although in the booklet for Reformation 1 Ronan Harris states that the date was chosen at random.
- “Schweigeminute” is just one minute of silence.
- On “Forsaken”, The first line; "For thirty years, I have plotted to bring down the party. I am sick in mind and body" is a direct reference from the movie adaption of George Orwell's 1984. The last line in the song “If you’re frightened of dying, and you’re holding on — you’ll see devils tearing your life away. If you made your peace — then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth” is from the movie Jacob’s Ladder and is spoken by Danny Aiello.
- Ronan Harris often refers to Praise the Fallen as a way of self-help through a difficult time of his life — in particular the track “Forsaken”, of which a vocal version was recorded for Solitary EP.[4] This version, when sung live, is an emotional experience for Ronan, and he has been known to break down in tears.
References[edit]
- ^ Sheridan, Tim. "Praise the Fallen Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "VNV Nation Praise The Fallen". Almost Cool. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010.
- ^ Sansone, Glen (31 May 1999). "RPM" (PDF). CMJ New Music Report. 58 (620). Great Neck, NY: College Media, Inc.: 30. ISSN 0890-0795. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ Ronan, Harris (December 1998). "Forsaken". VNV Nation Web Site. Archived from the original on 16 December 2009.
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