Le Roi Est Mort Vive Le Roi

Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (French for “The King Is Dead, Long Live The King!”) is the third studio album by the German musical project Enigma, originally released on 22 November 1996. This July 2021 vinyl reissue brings back the lush, ethereal soundscapes that defined Enigma’s mid‑90s era, blending Gregorian chants, electronic beats, and ambient textures into a seamless sonic journey. The album represents a transitional moment in Enigma’s catalog, bridging the mystical aura of earlier works with a more contemporary electronic polish.

Tracklist:

1. Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!
2. Morphing Thru Time
3. The Third of Its Kind
4. Beyond the Invisible
5. Why! …
6. Shadows in Silence
7. The Child in Us
8. T.N.T. for the Brain
9. Almost Full Moon
10. The Roundabout
11. Prism of Life
12. Odyssey of the Mind

This vinyl pressing captures the atmospheric depth and layered production that made the album a cult favorite among fans of ambient and electronic music. A must‑have for collectors who appreciate Enigma’s unique blend of spirituality and modern sound design.