Uneasy Listening Vol. 1 & 2


The two volumes of Uneasy Listening are compilation albums by Finnish band HIM, initially issued separately, and then together.

''Vol. 1''

Uneasy Listening Vol. 1 contains special versions of various songs from their first four studio albums, most of which have already been released on various editions of their singles and released in October 2006. The album was re-released with a different cover due to legal issues with the original. The album's artwork is by Finnish artist Natas Pop, in emulation of the Art Nouveau style of Alphonse Mucha.

Sounds and Themes

The album has been described as “In addition to a handful of remixes, the album presents acoustic renditions of the romance-obsessed songs lushly orchestral takes that vaguely recalls the moody late-1960s work of avant-pop crooner Scott Walker. While not the best introduction to the revered goth/rock band, Uneasy Listening is an excellent HIM rarities collection that is sure to please the group's international legion of diehard fans”

Track listing

  1. "The Sacrament" – 4:47
  2. "The Funeral of Hearts" – 4:03
  3. "Join Me in Death" – 3:40
  4. "Close to the Flame" * – 4:31
  5. "In Joy and Sorrow" – 5:04
  6. "It's All Tears" – 3:49
  7. "When Love and Death Embrace" – 3:39
  8. "Buried Alive By Love" – 6:07
  9. "Gone With the Sin" – 4:59
  10. "Salt in Our Wounds" – 7:02
  11. "Please Don't Let it Go" – 4:37
  12. "One Last Time" * – 5:08
  13. "For You" – 4:09
  14. "The Path" * – 5:04
  15. "Lose You Tonight" * – 8:15
  16. "Pretending" ** – 4:02
Uneasy Listening Vol. 2 released on 20 April 2007 in Germany & Ireland, the 24th/25th in Finland and the rest of Europe, and on 22 May in the United States. As with Uneasy Listening Vol. 1, the album contains rare tracks and alternate versions of previously released tracks. The album's artwork is by Finnish artist Natas Pop
The "616" and The "Hollovlad Tepes" versions are re-recordings of the demos for their respective songs.

Track listing

  1. "Buried Alive By Love "* – 4:51
  2. "Rendezvous with Anus * – 3:10
  3. "Sigillum Diaboli " – 3:53
  4. "I Love You "* – 4:51
  5. "The Beginning of the End "* – 3:53
  6. "Again "* – 3:17
  7. "Wicked Game " * – 5:24
  8. "Soul on Fire "* – 3:55
  9. "Beautiful "* – 3:32
  10. "Endless Dark "* – 4:10
  11. "Hand of Doom " – 7:26
  12. "Right Here in My Arms "* – 4:02
  13. "Sailin' On " – 1:57
  14. "Pretending " – 8:00