Naked Lunch Lights (And A Slight Taste Of Death) [White Vinyl]
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LP TAPETE / INDIGO Release date: 07/Nov/2025
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Sales Rank:
#3204 in Other Pop #8363 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101467902
Details / Tracklist:
A1: To All And Everyone I Love () A2: Only Hollow () A3: We Could Be Beautiful () A4: Go Away () A5: Bring On The Lights () A6: All The Same () A7: Blackbirds () B1: Come Into My Arms () B2: Fuck My Senses () B3: If This Is The Last Song You Can Hear () B4: I Saw () B5: Love Don't Love Him Anymore () B6: As I Lay Down Dying () B7: Going Underground ()
Description:
"Lights (And A Slight Taste Of Death)" is a vinyl LP by the Austrian band Naked Lunch, released by the renowned independent label Tapete. The album unfolds a dense, cinematic blend of alternative rock and melancholic indie pop, characterized by atmospheric arrangements, brooding guitar textures and an understated but intense emotional charge. Across its tracks, the record meditates on fragility, loss and the thin line between hope and resignation, often juxtaposing warm analog sounds with a cool, almost clinical precision. The production favors space and detail: restrained beats, carefully placed synths and a vocal delivery that moves between intimate whispers and cathartic outbursts. This LP is aimed at listeners who appreciate sophisticated songwriting and a darkly shimmering, European take on indie rock rather than quick-hit singles.
Naked Lunch have long been considered a cult band within the German-speaking and European indie scene. Emerging from Austria's alternative landscape, they established themselves with emotionally intense albums and an unmistakable sonic identity that blends melodic sensitivity with a cinematic, sometimes experimental approach. Over the years, they have earned critical acclaim for their albums, consistent artistic integrity, and occasional excursions into film scores and multimedia projects. Their work frequently appears in discussions of important European indie releases, and they have built a loyal following that values depth and artistic evolution above mainstream trends.
The LP format underlines the album's narrative character: "Lights (And A Slight Taste Of Death)" is structured to be heard from start to finish, with side A and side B each tracing their own emotional arc. Subtle recurring musical motifs and thematic echoes give the record a cohesive feel, rewarding repeated listening on a good turntable and sound system. Listeners can expect a journey from slow-burning, introspective tracks to more driving, tension-laden songs, all held together by a mood that is at once fragile and quietly defiant. The artwork and physical presentation typically reflect Tapete's emphasis on high-quality packaging, complementing the music's introspective aesthetics.
Tapete Records, the manufacturer of this LP, is a respected Hamburg-based independent label known for its carefully curated roster and strong focus on artistic authenticity. Over the years, Tapete has become synonymous with quality releases in the fields of indie, pop and alternative music, with a particular strength in fostering enduring careers rather than fleeting hype. The label is appreciated for excellent vinyl pressings, thoughtful artwork and long-term relationships with its artists. By releasing "Lights (And A Slight Taste Of Death)" on LP, Tapete underlines its commitment to albums that function as complete artistic statements and to a listening culture that values depth, nuance and the tactile experience of vinyl.