Praise the Fallen
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Praise the Fallen (also known as PTF2012) is an album by VNV Nation, released in 1998. It is their second studio release as well as a departure from their debut album’s sound. With better production values, it is more melodic and features a heavier electronic pace.
Track listing
| 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 |
Notes
- “PTF2012” can be seen as 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 a one-minute 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 Burning Empires. This version, when sung live, is an emotional experience for Ronan, and he has been known to break down in tears.
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