''Then and Again'' is the fourth

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singer

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, 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 Ego Likeness provide additional vocals for the tracks "Believe" and "Wall of Pride".Voltaire - Collaborators
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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 Ego Likeness. 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
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