Wake (Dead Can Dance album)

by Dead Can Dance

Released: May 05, 2003

Dark wave, neoclassical dark wave, world music

The Album

"Wake" is a compilation album by Dead Can Dance, released in 2003. Notably, the album includes "The Lotus Eaters," a song previously exclusive to the Dead Can Dance (1981–1998) box set. The compilation showcases Dead Can Dance's diverse musical style, blending elements of world music, neoclassical, and darkwave across a comprehensive selection of tracks.

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Recorded in 1998, "The Lotus Eaters" serves as the band's final work before their initial breakup, making its inclusion on "Wake" significant for fans and collectors alike.

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Spanning two discs, it features a total of…

Spanning two discs, it features a total of 26 tracks.

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"Wake" is a compilation album by Dead Can Dance, released in 2003. Spanning two discs, it features a total of 26 tracks. Notably, the album includes "The Lotus Eaters," a song previously exclusive to the Dead Can Dance (1981–1998) box set. Recorded in 1998, "The Lotus Eaters" serves as the band's final work before their initial breakup, making its inclusion on "Wake" significant for fans and collectors alike. The compilation showcases Dead Can Dance's diverse musical style, blending elements of world music, neoclassical, and darkwave across a comprehensive selection of tracks.