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This Quiet Earth
Rock · 1998 · 12 tracks

This Quiet Earth

Ikon

Shadowy Australian gothic rock defined by melodic lead bass and resonant baritone vocals. A cold, nocturnal journey through isolation and internal ghosts.

June 16, 1998 · Worldwide Ultimatum Records

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A cold, nocturnal stillness that feels both lonely and strangely protective.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Departure
4:56
02
Subversion
4:57
03
Loving the Enemy
4:23
04
Temple of Light
3:28
05
Ghost in My Head
4:56
06
In Faith
4:11
07
My Shadow of Selfishness
5:41
08
The Shattered Mirror
4:20
09
A Day That Past
4:34
10
Voice of the Sun
3:37
11
Beginning of the End
3:19
12
Die Stille Erd (US version)
4:25
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the bass line in Ghost in My Head takes on a melodic lead role, mirroring the vocal melody with a metallic twang.
The transition into Subversion where the drum machine hits a steady, hypnotic pulse that anchors the swirling synth textures.
The closing atmosphere of Die Stille Erd, where the German title reflects a shift toward a more expansive, cinematic stillness.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does This Quiet Earth sound next to the rest of Ikon's catalogue?

Self Examination+1.1σ

The writing leans notably further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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