Ecstasy most often refers to: *

Ecstasy (emotion) Ecstasy () is a subjective experience of total involvement of the subject with an object of their awareness. In classical Greek literature, it refers to removal of the mind or body "from its normal place of function." Total involvement with ...

, a trance or trance-like state in which a person transcends normal consciousness *

Religious ecstasy Religious ecstasy is a purported form of altered state of consciousness characterized by greatly reduced external awareness and reportedly expanded interior mental and spiritual awareness, frequently accompanied by visions and emotional (and so ...

, a state of consciousness, visions or absolute euphoria *

Ecstasy (philosophy) Ecstasy (from the Ancient Greek ἔκστασις ''ekstasis'', "to be or stand outside oneself, a removal to elsewhere" from ''ek-'' "out," and ''stasis'' "a stand, or a standoff of forces") is a term used in existential philosophy to mean "out ...

, to be or stand outside oneself *

Ecstasy (drug) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy (tablet form), and molly (crystal form), is an empathogen–entactogenic drug with stimulant and minor psychedelic properties. In studies, it has been used alongside psych ...

, colloquial term for MDMA in tablet form, an empathogenic drug Ecstasy may also refer to:

Arts and entertainment

Literature

* '' Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance'', a 1996 collection of three novellas by Irvine Welsh * ''Ecstasies'' (book), a 1989 book by Carlo Ginzburg *

Ecstasy (comics) Earth Lord Earth Sentry Earth Sentry (John Foster) was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in ''A-Next'' #2 (1999) in the Marvel Comics 2, MC2 universe. When John and his father Bill Foster (character), Bill were investiga ...

, a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe * "The Ecstasy", a poem by

John Donne John Donne ( ; 1571 or 1572 – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a clergy, cleric in the Church of England. Under Royal Patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's, D ...

Music

Bands

XTC XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge (vocals, guitars) and Colin Moulding (vocals, bass), the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing ...

, an English band, pronounced as X-T-C

Albums

* ''Ecstasy'' (Avant album), 2002 * ''Ecstasy'' (Deuter album), 1979 * ''Ecstasy'' (Kissin' Dynamite album), 2018 * ''Ecstasy'' (Lou Reed album), 2000 * ''Ecstasy'' (My Bloody Valentine album), 1987 * ''Ecstasy'' (Ohio Players album), 1973 * ''Ecstasy'' (Steve Kuhn album), 1975

Songs

* "Ecstasy" (ATB song), on his 2004 album ''No Silence'' * "Ecstasy" (Koda Kumi song), on her 2009 album ''3 Splash'' * "Ecstasy" (New Order song), on their 1983 album ''Power, Corruption & Lies'' * "Ecstasy" (Raspberries song), on their 1973 album ''Side 3'' * "Ecstasy" (Jody Watley song), from her 1993 album ''Intimacy'' * "Ecstacy" (song), by

Suicidal-Idol Alupe Tolentino, known professionally as Suicidal Idol, is an American musician from Los Angeles. Initially presenting a hyperpop sound, they began releasing music in 2021; " Ecstacy" unexpectedly went viral on TikTok in 2023 and appeared in the ...

in 2022 * "Ecstasy", by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on their 2000 album '' BTNHResurrection'' * "Ecstasy", by Eric Burdon on his 1980 album '' Darkness Darkness'' * "Ecstasy", by Crooked Still on their 2005 album ''

Shaken by a Low Sound ''Shaken by a Low Sound'' is the second album of progressive bluegrass group Crooked Still. With repertoire mostly consisting of traditional music, the group sounded original with the combination of Aoife O'Donovan's vocals and the unusual banj ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Danity Kane on their 2008 album ''

Welcome to the Dollhouse ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'' is a 1995 American coming-of-age black comedy film written and directed by Todd Solondz. An independent film, it won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival and launched the careers of Solondz and H ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by D-Complex, released for the 2002 music video game ''

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme is a music video game by Konami and is the eighth release in the main ''Dance Dance Revolution'' (''DDR'') series. It was released on December 25, 2002, for Japanese arcades, on October 9, 2003, for the Japanese PlayStation 2, and on Septembe ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Iceage on their 2013 album '' You're Nothing'' * "Ecstasy", by jj on their 2009 album ''

jj n° 2 JJ or jj may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * J. J. Evans, a character in the 1970s sitcom ''Good Times'' * Jennifer Jareau or JJ, a character in ''Criminal Minds'' * John Diggle Jr., a character in ''Arrow'' nicknamed ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Megadeth on their 1999 album ''

Risk In simple terms, risk is the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that humans value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environ ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Dolores O'Riordan on her 2007 debut solo album '' Are You Listening?'' * "Ecstasy", by

Doc Pomus Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hal ...

and Phil Spector, recorded by Ben E. King in 1962 * "Ecstasy", by The Stripes in 1979 * "Ecstasy", by Jaguar Wright on her 2005 album ''

Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul ''Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul'' is the second studio album by American soul singer Jaguar Wright. Originally titled ''And Your Point Is...'', Wright finished recording the album in April 2003, and it was originally slated to be released by MCA Rec ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by zZz, 2003 * "Ecstasy", by Young Thug on his 2019 album ''

So Much Fun ''So Much Fun'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 16, 2019, by YSL Records, 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Future, Machine Gun Kelly, Gunna, Lil ...

'' * "Ecstasy (Apple of My Eye)", by

Strawberry Switchblade Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish pop duo formed in Glasgow in 1981 by Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall, best known for their song "Since Yesterday" from 1985, and their flamboyant clothing with bows and polka-dots. History Before being sign ...

Other media

* ''Ecstasy'' (film), a 1933 Czech film starring Hedy Lamarr and directed by Gustav Machatý * ''Ecstasy'' (play), a 1979 play by Mike Leigh * Ecstasy (Gill sculpture), a 1911 relief sculpture by Eric Gill * ''

Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy ''Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy'' is a 2011 Canadian film adaptation of the short story " The Undefeated" from the best-selling book ''Ecstasy'' by Irvine Welsh. Directed by Rob Heydon, the film stars Adam Sinclair as Lloyd Buist, a drug user who smu ...

'', a 2011 film based on Irvine Welsh's third novella, ''The Undefeated''

Other uses

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Carnival Ecstasy ''Carnival Ecstasy'' (formerly ''Ecstasy'') was a operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built by Kværner Masa-Yards at its Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland, she was floated out on January 6, 1991, and christened by television hostes ...

'', previously known as ''Ecstasy'', a cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines * Ecstasy (clothing), a fashion brand based in Bangladesh