Hangwire's second album showcases the band's refined take on the Post-Punk Revival, further establishing their place within the Artoffact Records darkwave roster. Following their debut, Farewell, this new collection intensifies the band's signature blend of brooding melancholy, gothic rock atmosphere, and the driving energy of '80s-inspired post-punk. Tracks like the single "The Fall" demonstrate the band’s ability to weave sharp, reverberating guitar riffs and atmospheric synths around the charismatic, emotive vocals of Andres D'Souza, exploring themes of urban decay, existential reflection, and the darker side of the human experience with a compelling and modern intensity.
Tracklist:
CD1 1. In-Absentia (4:39) 2. Wither (5:14) 3. Nerv (4:41) 4. The Fall (3:55) 5. June (5:45) 6. Ondas Atlánticas (4:43) 7. The Trial (5:25) 8. The Absurd (Rearranged) (4:20) 9. Void Syndrome (7:03)
CD2 1. Caught in a Fever Dream (3:10) 2. The Collector (Rearranged) (4:29) 3. Farewell Song (Rearranged) (3:20) 4. Day One (6:01) 5. Thorn on Your Side (5:27) 6. Dosage (4:49) 7. Orchid (8:02) 8. Decay (5:50) 9. Oblivion We Shall Be (6:23)