Anima Noir
2008 studio album by Theatres des Vampires
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Anima Noir is the eighth studio album by the Italian gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires.
Aural Music/Audioglobe 
Aural Music/SPV 
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| Released | April 25, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal | |||
| Length | 45:19 | |||
| Label | Aural Music/Audioglobe Aural Music/SPV Aural Music/Season of Mist | |||
| Producer | Christian Ice | |||
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Critical reception
Powermetal.de gave a positive review and recommended the tracks "Unspoken Words" and "Two Seconds".[5] Desibeli.net said the band has evolved into a stronger group and noted "Kain" as one of the band's catchiest songs.[1] Metalitalia.com called it a polished and enjoyable album.[3] Noise.fi said the band sounds professional but said the compositions are not good.[4] Metal.de liked the album and said the band stands out with its extensive keyboards and extravagant synths.[2] Vampster gave a negative review and called the band's brand of gothic metal interchangeable and unchallenging.[6]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Sonya Scarlet, except for track 3. Extra arrangements by Christian Ice and Luca Bellanova.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Kain" | Fabian Varesi, Hanna Kej | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Unspoken Words" | Fabian Varesi, Stephan Benfante | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Rain" (The Cult cover) | Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Dust" | Fabian Varesi | 4:48 |
| 5. | "From the Deep" | Fabian Varesi | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Blood Addiction" | Fabian Varesi, Stephan Benfante, Hanna Kej | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Butterfly" | Fabian Varesi, Stephan Benfante, Hanna Kej | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Wherever You Are" | Fabian Varesi, Icy X | 4:52 |
| 9. | "Two Seconds" | Fabian Varesi, Icy X | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Anima Noir" | Fabian Varesi, Zimon Lijoi | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 45:19 | ||
Personnel
- Sonya Scarlet − vocals
- Fabian Varesi − keyboards and backing vocals
- Gabriel Valerio − drums
- Zimon Lijoi − bass
- Stephan Benfante − guitars
Guest members
- Hanna Kej − backing vocals, songwriting on tracks 1, 6 and 7
- Christian Ice − backing vocals, production and extra arrangements
- Luca Bellanova − backing vocals and extra arrangements
- Icy X − songwriting on tracks 8 and 9