''Then and Again'' is the fourth

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dark cabaret singer

Voltaire François-Marie Arouet (; 21 November 169430 May 1778) was a French Age of Enlightenment, Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Known by his ''Pen name, nom de plume'' M. de Voltaire (; also ; ), he was famous for his wit, and his ...

, released on October 26, 2004, through

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. Contrasting with most of Voltaire's albums, on which his songs are mostly humorous and satirical, ''Then and Again'' features more serious and introspective songs, dealing about love, heartbreak and the human condition. "Goodnight Demonslayer" is a

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composed by Voltaire for his son Mars, then an infant. " Lovesong" is a cover of

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. The song "Halló elskan mín" is partially sung in Icelandic. It is an homage to one of Voltaire's ex-girlfriends, who hails from

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. Donna Lynch and Steven Archer of

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provide additional vocals for the tracks "Believe" and "Wall of Pride".Voltaire - Collaborators
/ref> Archer also plays the electric guitar.

Track listing

Personnel

— vocals, acoustic guitar * Gregor Kitzis — violin * Matthew Goeke — cello * George Grant — bass * Stephen Moses — drums * Steven Archer — electric guitar Guest vocals were provided by

. They would work with Voltaire again in his 2014 album ''

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''.

References

External links

Voltaire's official website

''Then and Again'' on Projekt Records' official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Then And Again 2004 albums Voltaire (musician) albums Projekt Records albums