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| Vervain | ||||
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| Released | 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013-2014 | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal | |||
| Length | 56:52 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Alexander Krull | |||
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Vervain is the fifth album by female vocalist and lyricist Liv Kristine. It was released in 2014 on Napalm Records.
All lyrics are written by Liv Kristine; all music is composed by Thorsten Bauer, Alexander Krull
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Wilderness" | 03:31 |
| 2. | "Love Decay (feat. Michelle Darkness)" | 04:42 |
| 3. | "Vervain" | 05:00 |
| 4. | "Stronghold of Angels (feat. Doro Pesch)" | 04:10 |
| 5. | "Hunters" | 03:32 |
| 6. | "Lotus" | 03:46 |
| 7. | "Elucidation" | 03:45 |
| 8. | "Two and a Heart" | 05:09 |
| 9. | "Creeper" | 03:49 |
| 10. | "Oblivious" | 04:52 |
Limited edition has three bonus tracks, two of which are vocal re-recordings of Stronghold of Angels and Love Decay with only Liv on vocals.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Unbreakable" | 04:21 |
| 12. | "Love Decay" | 04:59 |
| 13. | "Stronghold of Angels" | 04:42 |
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