What makes 4:17 am by Before the Dawn notable?

The album received positive reviews for its atmospheric approach to death metal, leading to recognition within the Finnish metal scene. It helped establish Before the Dawn as a significant player in melodic death metal, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the genre's diversification in the early 2000s. In 2004, Before the Dawn was solidifying its identity within the melodic death metal genre with '4:17 am,' their third studio album. Following their previous release, 'My Darkness,' this album marked a continuation of their exploration of darker themes and emotional depth while showcasing an evolution in production quality.

4:17 am works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, deep introspection and reflection and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on 4:17 am?

4:17 am has 10 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

4:17 am

Before the Dawn · 2004

46 min · 10 tracks · death metal

A haunting blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke deep introspection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
deep introspection and reflection
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context: In 2004, Before the Dawn was solidifying its identity within the melodic death metal genre with '4:17 am,' their third studio album. Following their previous release, 'My Darkness,' this album marked a continuation of their exploration of darker themes and emotional depth while showcasing an evolution in production quality.
Stylistic neighbors: Opeth· Katatonia· Swallow the Sun

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Heaven 4:15
2 Seed 4:17
3 Dreamer 3:53
4 Fade Away 4:00
5 Crush 5:21
6 Into You 6:19
7 My Room 5:17
8 The Black 4:34
9 Vengeance 4:19
10 Hiding 4:32

What to play next

Listen next

The Ghost

2006

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My Darkness

2003

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