Nada Segrado is a 2019 four-track EP by American darkwave duo Child of Night, released on Knife Vision on July 31, 2019. The 18-minute release features alternative, live, and remixed versions of the band's material, showcasing a blend of moody nostalgia and 1980s-inspired goth-pop aesthetics.
Focusing on providing a more visceral, club-ready perspective, the EP includes tracks such as "Compromise (Live Mix)" and "Against the Wall (Video Remix)." It serves as a concise, atmospheric collection tailored for underground synth-pop and darkwave enthusiasts.
Child of Night's Nada Segrado is a compelling masterclass in modern darkwave, seamlessly bridging the gap between retro 1980s post-punk gloom and contemporary club-ready electronics. The 2019 EP stands out for its immense atmospheric density, wrapping the listener in a hypnotic shroud of pulsing analog synths, driving drum machines, and hauntingly detached vocals. Rather than just leaning on simple nostalgia, the duo injects a visceral, industrial energy into tracks like "Compromise (Live Mix)" and "Against the Wall (Video Remix)," elevating the collection from mere background mood music to an aggressive, dancefloor-focused soundtrack for the underground.
The true strength of the release lies in its expertly balanced dynamics, which manage to feel both claustrophobic and expansive at the same time. The reworked mixes on the EP showcase the band's growth, swapping clean indie-pop structures for raw, textured layers that emphasize their talent for moody hooks. Each track bleeds into the next with a cohesive, cinematic dread, making Nada Segrado a thoroughly rewarding, albeit brief, listening experience that firmly cements Child of Night's place in the modern gothic landscape.
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1. Compromise (Live Mix) – 4:32
2. Sirens (Remix) – 4:21
3. Against the Wall (Video Remix) – 4:09
4. Indigence (0928 Mix) – 4:46
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