And Love Said No... by Him - Uhune

ALBUM

H.I.M. enthusiasts will be happy to know that the hits from their first four albums have been assembled into a simple compilation that spans their first decade of material. These singles were previously available in the extremely comprehensive The Single Collection, but that weighty set demanded that listeners sift through various alternate takes and instrumental versions. Now, with And Love Said No: Greatest Hits 1997-2004, there's an easily accessible launch pad for newcomers to the realm of H.I.M. Fans of the Scandinavian emotional retro metal sound will find this record the most concise and acceptable way to familiarize themselves with the Finnish rockers' catalog, with a couple of songs chosen from each of the first four releases. Hardcore followers may be disappointed by the presence of the cover songs ("Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak and "Solitary Man" by Neil Diamond) instead of the strangely omitted album cuts like "And Love Said No" and "Beyond Redemption." But regardless, this 16-song collection is definitely the best starting point for freshmen to the school of H.I.M., and for those who are looking to learn more about the origin of Bam Margera's pentagram heart logo. The metallic material will appeal to the thrashers and eyeliner fetishists; alternately, those darker souls who appreciate more raw and dramatic goth will prefer the stripped-down song versions present on Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1.
© Jason Lymangrover /TiVo

1. And Love Said No

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: Tim Palmer; Production

2. Join Me (Razorblade Mix)

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: John Fryer; Production

3. Buried Alive By Love

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production

4. Heartache Every Moment

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Engineer: T.t. Oksala
Kevin "caveman" Shirley; Production
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Him
T.t. Oksala
Kevin "caveman" Shirley; Production

5. Solitary Man

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Neil Diamond; Composer
Lyricist: Neil Diamond; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Tim Palmer; Production

6. Right Here In My Arms

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: John Fryer; Production

7. The Funeral Of Hearts

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production

8. In Joy And Sorrow

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Engineer: T.t. Oksala; Production
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: John Fryer
Him
T.t. Oksala
Kevin "caveman" Shirley; Production

9. Your Sweet 666

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: John Fryer; Production

10. Gone With The Sin

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: John Fryer; Production

11. Wicked game

by Him

Performer: Him; Performer
Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Arranger: Ville Valo; Composer
Composer: Chris Isaak; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Isaak; Composer
Engineer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production
Mixing Engineer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production
Producer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production

12. The Sacrament

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production

13. Close To The Flame

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Engineer: T.t. Oksala; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Fryer; Production
Producer: Him
T.t. Oksala; Production

14. Poison girl

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: John Fryer; Production

15. Pretending (Album Version)

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Engineer: Kevin Shirley
T.t. Oksala; Production
Mixing Engineer: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Kevin "caveman" Shirley; Production

16. When Love and Death Embrace

by Him

Primary Artist: Him; Main Performer
Performer: Him; Performer
Arranger: Him; Composer
Composer: Ville Valo; Composer
Lyricist: Ville Valo; Composer
Producer: Hiili Hiilesmaa; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 25 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative, Goth Rock, Metal, Adult Alternative, Goth

Label

Sony Music - Supersonic-GUN

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

Finland

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 5, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

828766033526