Deathconsciousness: Album Guide, Artist and Facts
Deathconsciousness — album guide with key facts, artist and background.

Deathconsciousness is the debut studio album by the American rock duo Have a Nice Life, released on January 24, 2008, through Enemies List Home Recordings. It is a shoegaze and post-punk album characterized by a lo-fi production, dense soundscapes, and lyrics exploring themes such as death, depression, and existential despair. Recorded independently over five years on a budget of less than $1,000, it was released as a double album. Accompanied by a 70-page booklet outlining a fictional religious history, the original cover art features a darkened and cropped version of the Jacques-Louis David painting The Death of Marat (1793). Initially overlooked by professional music publications, Deathconsciousness gained a substantial cult following in the years after its release, largely through online music communities such as 4chan's /mu/ board, Sputnikmusic, and Rate Your Music. Retrospective acclaim has focused on the album's emotional intensity, atmospheric cohesion, and do-it-yourself (DIY) ethos, with music critics describing it as one of the most emotionally devastating records of its era.
Quick facts about Deathconsciousness
- Title: Deathconsciousness
- Artist: Have a Nice Life
- Released: 2008
- Type: Album
- Wikidata ID: Q3704343
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Frequently asked questions
What is Deathconsciousness?
Deathconsciousness is the debut studio album by the American rock duo Have a Nice Life, released on January 24, 2008, through Enemies List Home Recordings.
Who made Deathconsciousness?
Deathconsciousness is by Have a Nice Life.
When was Deathconsciousness released?
Deathconsciousness was released in 2008.



