Uneasy Listening Vol. 1 & 2
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Uneasy Listening Vol. 1 & 2 is HIM's fourth compilation album
, it is a double pack containing the albums Uneasy Listening Vol. 1
and Uneasy Listening Vol. 2
. It contains special versions of various songs from their albums Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666
, Razorblade Romance
, Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights
and Love Metal
, most of which has already been released on various special limited editions of the maxi-singles. The cover features a green version of their baroque-style artwork, as did the other Uneasy Listening's (Vol.1 in blue and Vol.2 in red), of which were created by Finnish
artist Natas Pop, although there is little information as to who he/she actually is.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
, it is a double pack containing the albums Uneasy Listening Vol. 1
Uneasy Listening Vol. 1
Uneasy Listening Vol. 1 is HIM's second compilation album. It contains special versions of various songs from their albums Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666, Razorblade Romance, Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights and Love Metal, most of which have already been released on various special limited...
and Uneasy Listening Vol. 2
Uneasy Listening Vol. 2
Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 is HIM's third compilation album. It was released on 20 April 2007 in Germany & Ireland, the 24th/25th in Finland and the rest of Europe, and on 22 May in the US. It is the sequel of Uneasy Listening Vol. 1, released earlier in October 2006. It features "darker" and...
. It contains special versions of various songs from their albums Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666
Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666
Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666 is the debut album by Finnish band, HIM. It was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa and guest vocals were provided by Sanna-June Hyde and Asta Hannula on " The Reaper" and "For You", respectively. In keeping with the theme of 666, the album is 66 minutes and 6 seconds long,...
, Razorblade Romance
Razorblade Romance
Razorblade Romance is the second studio album by HIM, released on 19 December 1999 in Finland and 24 January 2000 in the rest of Europe - except for the UK, where it was released 15 May 2000. It was produced by John Fryer and recorded at Rockfield recording studios in Wales by John Fryer and Paul...
, Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights
Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights
Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights is the third album by HIM, which was released on 27 August 2001. This is the first album that new keyboardist Janne Puurtinen took part in, thus making it the first album with HIM's current line-up...
and Love Metal
Love Metal (album)
Love Metal is HIM's fourth album, released on 14 April 2003. The digipak edition of this album also includes the bonus track "Love's Requiem". This is HIM's first album that made the band popular to a wider public....
, most of which has already been released on various special limited editions of the maxi-singles. The cover features a green version of their baroque-style artwork, as did the other Uneasy Listening's (Vol.1 in blue and Vol.2 in red), of which were created by Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
artist Natas Pop, although there is little information as to who he/she actually is.
First disc (Vol. 1)
- "The SacramentThe Sacrament-Finnish/German digipak - EP release:-UK version Vol. 1 Enhanced CD:-UK version Vol. 2 Enhanced CD :-UK version Vol. 3:...
" (Disrhythm Remix) - 4:47 - "The Funeral of HeartsThe Funeral of Hearts"The Funeral of Hearts" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2003. It is the second track and first single from the album Love Metal. Known as one of HIM's most popular songs, it is usually used to close live shows....
" (Acoustic Version) - 4:03 - "Join Me in DeathJoin Me in Death"Join Me in Death" is the first single by the Finnish band HIM taken from their second studio album Razorblade Romance. It was also released as "Join Me", since they weren't allowed to include "Death" in the title for the US version. The song is the band's best-known song in Europe...
" (Strongroom Mix)* - 3:40 - "Close to the FlameHeartache Every Moment & Close to the FlameHeartache Every Moment & Close to the Flame is a Single by Finnish band HIM, released in 2002 as a double single from their album Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights. This was HIM's first and only double single ever released...
(The Rappula Tapes)* - 4:31 - "In Joy and SorrowIn Joy and Sorrow"In Joy and Sorrow" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2001 as the fourth track and second single from their album Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights....
" (String Version) - 5:04 - "It's All Tears (Drown in This Love)It's All Tears (Drown in This Love)"It's All Tears " is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 1997 as the fifth track from their album Greatest Love Songs Vol...
" (Unplugged Radio Live) - 3:49 - "When Love and Death EmbraceWhen Love and Death Embrace"When Love and Death Embrace" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 1997 as the sixth track from their album Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666.-Finnish release:#"When Love and Death Embrace" – 4:17...
" (AOR Radio Mix) - 3:39 - "Buried Alive By LoveBuried Alive By Love"Buried Alive By Love" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2003. It is the first track and second single from the album Love Metal. The music video was directed by Bam Margera. Margera has also directed music videos for 3 other songs including, "The Sacrament", "Solitary Man" and "And Love...
" (Deliverance Version) - 6:07 - "Gone With the SinGone With the Sin"Gone with the Sin" is a power ballad by Finnish alternative rock band HIM, released in 2000 as the fifth track from their album Razorblade Romance.-Track listing:Finnish release#"Gone with the Sin" – 3:51#"Gone with the Sin" "Gone with the Sin" is a power ballad by Finnish alternative rock band...
" (O.D. Version) - 4:59 - "Salt in Our Wounds" (Thulsa Doom Version) - 7:02
- "Please Don't Let it Go" (Acoustic Version) - 4:37
- "One Last Time" (Rockfield Madness Version)* - 5:08
- "For You" (Unplugged Radio Live) - 4:09
- "The Path" (P.S. Version)* - 5:04
- "Lose You Tonight" (Thulsa Doom Extended Dub)* - 8:15
Second disc (Vol. 2)
- "Buried Alive By LoveBuried Alive By Love"Buried Alive By Love" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2003. It is the first track and second single from the album Love Metal. The music video was directed by Bam Margera. Margera has also directed music videos for 3 other songs including, "The Sacrament", "Solitary Man" and "And Love...
" (616 Version)* - 4:51 - "Rendezvous With Anus" (Dein Arsch Ist Meiner, El Presidente Version) (TurbonegroTurbonegroTurbonegro is a Norwegian punk rock band that was initially active from 1989 to 1998, and later reformed in 2002. Their style combines glam rock, punk rock and hard rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk"....
cover) - 3:10 - "Sigillum Diaboli" (Studio Live Evil) - 3:53
- "I Love You (Prelude to Tragedy)" (White House Version) - 4:51
- "The Beginning of the End" (Sad Damn Version) - 3:53
- "Again" (Hollovlad Tapes)* - 3:17
- "Wicked GameWicked Game"Wicked Game" is a 1989 song by Chris Isaak from his third studio album Heart Shaped World. Despite being released as a single in 1989, it did not become a hit until it was later featured in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart...
" (Live in Turku) (Chris IsaakChris IsaakChristopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak is an American rock musician and occasional actor.-Early life:Isaak was born in Stockton, California, the son of Dorothy , a potato chip factory worker, and Joe Isaak, a forklift driver. Isaak's mother is Italian American, originating from Genoa...
cover) - 5:24 - "Soul On Fire" (Erich Zann's Supernatural Remix)* - 3:55
- "Beautiful" (Hollovlad Tapes)* - 3:32
- "Endless Dark" (616 Version)* - 4:10
- "Hand of Doom" (Live in Turku) (Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
cover)* - 7:26 - "Right Here in My ArmsRight Here in My Arms"Right Here in My Arms" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2000 as the fourth track from their album Razorblade Romance.-Track listing:German release EP#"Right Here in My Arms" #"Join Me in Death"...
" (Live in Turku)* - 4:02 - "Sailin' On" (Live in Turku) (Bad BrainsBad BrainsBad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
cover)* - 1:57 - "PretendingPretending (HIM song)"Pretending" is a song by Finnish band HIM, released in 2001 as the fifth track from their album Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights.In 2006, "Pretending" was released as a double-single along with "In Joy and Sorrow" on the album Uneasy Listening Vol. 1. "In Joy and Sorrow" is the fifth track...
" (Cosmic Pope Jam Version) - 8:00
- * previously unreleased tracks