Praise the Fallen

Infobox Album |
Name = Praise The Fallen
Type = Album
Artist = VNV Nation


Released = 1999
Genre = Futurepop
Last album = "Advance and Follow"
(1995)
This album = "Praise The Fallen"
(1999)
Next album = "Empires"
(2000)

"Praise The Fallen" (also known as "PTF2012") is an album by VNV Nation, released in 1999. It is their second studio release as well as a departure from their debut album’s sound. It is more melodic and features a heavier electronic pace.

Track listing

# “Chosen” – 4:21
# “Joy” – 5:52
# “Procession” – 5:23
# “Voice” – 6:12
# “Forsaken” – 4:49
# “Ascension” – 8:15
# “Honour” – 6:41
# “Burnout” – 3:32
# “Solitary” – 7:29
# “PTF2012” – 3:06
# “Schweigeminute” – 1:00
# “Untitled” (bonus track) 4:12

Trivia

* “PTF2012” can be seen as a reference to the Mayan Calendar doomsday, 21 December 2012.
* “Schweigeminute” is a one-minute silence
* On “Forsaken”, The first line; "For thirty years, I have plotted to bring down the party. I am sick in mind and body" is a direct reference from the movie adaption of George Orwell's 1984. The last line in the song “If you’re frightened of dying, and you’re holding on — you’ll see devils tearing your life away. If you made your peace — then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth” is from the movie "Jacob’s Ladder".
* Ronan Harris often refers to "Praise The Fallen" as a way of self-help through a difficult time of his life — in particular the track “Forsaken”, of which a vocal version was recorded. This version, when sung live, is an emotional experience for Ronan, and he has been known to break down in tears.