Water to the Dead

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Water to the Dead
EgoLikenessWater.jpg
Studio album by
Released2004
Label Dancing Ferret Discs
Ego Likeness chronology
Dragonfly
(2007)
Water to the Dead
(2004)
South
(2009)

Water to the Dead is an album by the gothic rock band Ego Likeness. [1] Released in 2004 on Dancing Ferret Discs, the album takes a more rock approach to their established electronic sound. The name Water to the Dead was, like the band's name, taken from the book Dune by Frank Herbert.

Contents

The album also marks the beginning of the band's continuing work with photographer Lauren E. Simonutti.

Track listing

  1. Water to the Dead
  2. 16 Miles
  3. Above the Soil (Isabel's version)
  4. Isabel
  5. Mandala
  6. The Breach
  7. Hurricane
  8. Axis
  9. Traveling Son
  10. Wolves
  11. Wayfaring Stranger

Contributing Musicians

Justin Dingo Sabe (noise) Tim McCracken (keyboards), Adam Goode (bass), David O’Donnell (drums) Stu Lunn (guitar). Live contributions: Jenny Mettee (bass, cello), Jerome Lintz (drums)
Cover art/ Photography: Lauren E. Simonutti Additional art: Steven Archer

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