In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun, by Tears for ʇhe Dying

In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun

by Tears for ʇhe Dying

supported by

Nocturnazine In the heart of Athens, Georgia, and “In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun” is where you’ll find Tears For The Dying. This is such a phenomenally dark release which explores various important human struggles including mental health. The album closer is the best cover of “Joline” that I’ve ever heard—to even include Parton’s own original. Top marks Adria! See my full review and promo video at instagram.com/nocturnazine. Favorite track: Dead Girl Dancing.

gregory frederick Adria made it ! Touche ! Athens GA Live Music supports !

Anthony Jackson This is a beautiful treatise, a veritable melange of influences lovingly rendered. I hear a bit of Christian Death here and there. I hear a lot of experimentation and breaking new ground. I love the foreign language songs. The drums are lovely, the bass is attentive, the guitar work cuts right through.

Come to California!!! Favorite track: Heterochromia.

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$7 USD or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
High quality black 12" vinyl with sleeve and jacket. Includes handwritten lyric sheet.

Includes unlimited streaming of In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

$25 USD or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
CD in digipak, includes free digital download.

Includes unlimited streaming of In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

$15 USD or more

1.	We Are the Darkness 02:23 video	lyrics	buy track
Invoke our presence Foundations crumble Can you feel the beat You what’s coming Nightmare awakened Burn the bibles Bathe in the ash Inhale the carbon Lift it to the sky So thirsty now Something is growing Bones shatter and spit Play in the ash They make their own hell We’ve got the look We’ve got the look We are the darkness Come to take back the night! Teeth sink in Your knees buckle down Numb but you hear The cracking of bone Pushes and splits Red on the ash Nothing left to do … A fire inside Embers glow red Watch them stumble and fall A steady stream of blood Kill the fascists Hang them to drain Do you understand Do you understand!? We are the darkness Come to take back the night! Banish to conquest Our pillars so clean We are the darkness Eviscerate the pious Truth curdles and sours Losing the meaning Razor in my hands Slicing cross my eyes
2.	Dagger in God's Back 01:51	lyrics	buy track
Eating the head of God Death is not the same here! Evaporate into mist and dark and distance!!
3.	Jisatsu 01:13	lyrics	buy track
CW/TW sui in lyrics below resources: --- If you are feeling like you wish to harm yourself, please do reach out and find help. Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Suicide hotline: 988 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. * * * CW/TW sui * * * Broken skin, hollow eyes Empty heart, lost inside Darkness calls, the end is near Time to go, no more fear Dreams of death, haunting me On my knees, set me free Heart so full, no more to feel A final act, so surreal Shattered soul, spirit weak Lonely nights, no one to seek Shadows linger, never fade Memories haunt, the price is paid I’m gonna die it's the only way All the pain will fade away The razor's edge, another vice Embracing death, a final slice
4.	Heterochromia 03:50	lyrics	buy track
Fruiting bodies forming words I shall bring forth the seeds of the dead Strangling vines sprout flowers of decay Pedals fall, blooming from eyes of the innocent Either you've heard or there's nothing left to say Time shifts again Luminous fireballs burn ever nearer What will we become?? Destroy I’ll destroy everything for you Dissolve I’ll rip you apart from everything you love Slithering from beneath black waters The rotting carcass splits and sprouts Fertile ground of rot and death Efflorescence of drifting must Decomposition burns in the shadow of the midnight sun I wanna throw my life in a fire Heterochromia Hope and despair Balance back out to zero Destroy I’ll destroy everything for you Dissolve I’ll rip you apart from everything you love
5.	Bloat 03:31 video	lyrics	buy track
CW / TW self harm, suicide, violence against bullies. Lyrics further below resources: --- If you are a victim of bullying, please speak up and obtain help: STOP BULLYING NOW HOTLINE (USA) 1-800-273-8255 If you are feeling like you wish to harm yourself, please reach out to a friend now, or find additional help with the following resources: Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Suicide hotline: 988 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. * * * CW / TW self harm, suicide, violence against bullies * * * Ropes in the closet Rip cords unravel Crumple larynx gurgle Kick reflex going in Hang from your rafter Hanging by a thread No air to laugh at you Kick door I’m smiling down on you Kick door I’m smiling down on you Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Death death death sing tomorrow Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Death death death pale vertigo Open your mouth Gray flesh is falling off Give birth to the dark Grasping at black night sky I’ll chew your tongue off Nothing to hold on to Nothing to believe in My eyes bleed dark for you Your name etched on my skin Empty eyes ooze for you Bag what's left and throw it away Fall on my knees and pray you stay away Used to fear the dark, now i am it I wanted to believe The scars you left behind The ones buried deep in my mind How many others did you leave scars on too Grateful for these scars This hardened skin I won't fall victim to your likes again Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Death death death sing tomorrow Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Feel nothing inside Death death death pale vertigo Rope pulled through my neck Rot face sliding down Kickface hero Screams inside! Stare at you dark holes burn Mouth pukes bacteria Stench bouquet I spit in your face Laughing down on you Phalanges stab your eyes
6.	Don't Wanna 00:35	lyrics	buy track
Japanese romaji ---------------------- Naritakunai! Naritakunai! Anna fūni wa naritakunai! Naritakunai! Naritakunai! Anna fūni wa naritakunai! English ---------- don’t wanna be don’t wanna be I don’t wanna be like that! Japanese kana -------------------- なりたくないなりたくないあんな風にはなりたくない
7.	Ikinokotta 02:38 video	lyrics	buy track
JAPANESE Romaji Shinu no wa iya x6 Sora wa aoku Shiawase na kibun Umi wa odayaka Itami ga tomatta Shinitakunai x6 Ikinokotta!! Shinitakunai Ikitai Motto ikitai Motto motto shinitakunai ... Ikitai Motto ikitai! Motto motto ikitai nda!!! ENGLISH: I don't wanna die x6 The sky is blue I feel happy The sea is calm The pain has stopped I survived! I don't wanna die I wanna live I really wanna live I don't wanna die!! I wanna live I really wanna live I wanna live more than ever JAPANESE Kana: 死ぬなはいや x6 空は青く幸せな気分海は穏やか痛みが止まった死にたくない x6 生き残った！！死にたくない生きたいもっと生きたいもっともっと死にたくない …生きたいもっと生きたい！もっともっと生きたいんだ！！！
8.	Dead Girl Dancing 04:30	lyrics	buy track
Wake to figures across my room Shadows silent come near A hand in the dark appears Am I still dreaming? Whispers say you’re at the end Can’t move away Feel their bones around my wrist Nothing left here anyway See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s go for a walk in the boneyard See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s dance in the fog A part remains bound within Echoes of another day Stones skip silent across the pond Ripples fade before the shore The darkest hour before the dawn Wakes the shadow of a waning moon Blue stars shimmer in the cold above They never mattered anyway See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s go for a walk in the boneyard See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s dance it away A cry for help, lingers in the empty air itsumo sabishi, no one there I wanna be like a falling meteor in the sky Or a blooming gardenia to make you smile See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s go for a walk in the boneyard See me, hear me, take my hand Let’s dance in the fog
9.	Kaiju 03:57 video	lyrics	buy track
Snow falls, towers brush the stars Pure hearts, the chosen always fall Death party, blood smeared on the floor Stabbed again, cries to reach for the door Blackened hearts lie in wait Wraiths gaze along the corridor Silent through the ages Eyes look down to abhor Revenge, a song heard round the world Red skies, reanimated horrors Ripped apart, preying upon gilded flesh Burned atop a mountain of the dead Blackened hearts lie in wait Wraiths gaze along the corridor Silent through the ages Eyes look down to abhor
10.	Higanbana 04:49	info	buy track
11.	Jolene 04:16	info	buy track

about

Goth music often delves into themes of darkness, melancholy, introspection, and complex emotions, and "In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun" is no exception. Through song and lyric, the album explores struggles, triumphs, and reflections on mental health issues. Please take note of the content warnings (CW/TW) provided below.

Featuring an eclectic range of songs from gothic rock to deathrock to darkwave, the album concludes with a special cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," a track that holds familial significance for Adria.

*** CW/TW ***
Please note that two songs on this record, "Jisatsu" and "Bloat," contain strong content warnings related to suicide. Listeners are advised to proceed with caution if sensitive to this subject matter.

💜💜💜 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a friend or professional for help and support. The national crisis line is easily accessible via 988 on your phone. Trans individuals can also reach out to the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.💜💜💜

credits

released February 16, 2024

The majority of the album was written between 2022 and 2023, with contributions from Adria Stembridge, Diver Josh, and Mick Payne. Adria engineered the album in our studio in Athens, GA.

Initially, several songs were mixed by SubVon Studio and Tom Ashton (of renowned goth band The March Violets). When The Violets resumed activity in 2022, we enlisted the help of Jason NeSmith (of esteemed post-punk band Pylon Reenactment Society) to complete the mixing process.

Final mastering was done by Chase Park Transduction in Athens, GA.

Vinyl pressing was handled by Classic City Vinyl (formerly Kindercore Records).

European distribution (CD only) is managed by Bat-Cave Productions out of Poland.

----------

A personal and special thanks to Nuçi's Space, Ciné Athens, Johnny Ray and A Ratio Podcast, Flagpole Magazine, WUOG 90.5 FM, Psychic Eye Records, Rocky Road Touring, 40 Watt Club, Tomasz Woodraf and Bat-Cave Productions, Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Gregory Sanders/GRS-One, Jason NeSmith, Wynn, Sonya, Wendy Herongrove, Uncle Chip, Pilot, Michael G, Ceci Webb, Dusty Gannon, Gregory Fredrick, Frank Russell and Franklin Russell, your mom, and everyone else who supported and encouraged us along the way. 🙏🙏🙏

license

about

Tears for ʇhe Dying Athens, Georgia

For fans of 45 Grave, Christian Death, and New Order

Booking: tearsforthedying@gmail.com and rockyroadtouring.com

shows

May 9

Small's

Hamtramck, MI
May 10

Metro Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
May 11

Space Ballroom

Hamden, CT
May 12

The Meadows

Brooklyn, NY
May 13

Richmond Music Hall

Richmond, VA
May 14

The Pinhook

Durham, NC
May 16

Snug Harbor

Charlotte, NC
May 17

Cannery Hall

Nashville, TN
May 18

The Masquerade - Hell

Atlanta, GA
Jul 13

40 Watt Club

Athens, GA
Aug 4

Buvez

Athens, GA
Oct 25

40 Watt Club

Athens, GA

contact / help

Contact Tears for ʇhe Dying

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Tears for ʇhe Dying, you may also like:

Acts of Worship LP
by ACTORS

supported by 24 fans who also own “In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun”

OMG these guys write GREAT songs MK Downing
go to album
Pendulum
by Twin Tribes

supported by 23 fans who also own “In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun”

See you in Bielefeld 🔜! Great Album 💿. Thanks 🤩 favourite track: absolute Twipsy242
go to album
Ascension
by Nox Novacula

supported by 19 fans who also own “In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun”

I recently ran across Nox Novacula. I can't stop listening to this band or this album. The vocals give me chills. Favorite Tracks: Pray for Sleep, Drug (Bitter Pill), Ascension, Last Will and Testament. Ana.chrin
go to album
Another Autumn Day (Reissue with Bonus Tracks)
by Shadowplay

A killer re-release of a rare solo post-punk LP from 1988 by the frontman of Taste of Decay and Garden of Pleasures. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 17, 2022
go to album
Last Stop To Nowhere
by Reflection Black

Cinematic-scale goth from Reflection Black with catchy melodies, dreamy synths, punchy rhythms, and a sense of timelessness. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 21, 2023
go to album
Atrium
by Sex Park

Portland's Sex Park are diligent students of Manchester new wave...but there are even more synths. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 1, 2018
go to album
It Will Come To You LP
by ACTORS

supported by 19 fans who also own “In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun”

It's uncanny just how good Actors is at emulating that Post-Punk synth sound from my younger days. Each listen just gets better and better. I feel slightly ashamed for not having heard this album until a few short days ago. modestwriggles
go to album