A Deeper Kind of Slumber
Tiamat · 1997
60 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that defies the boundaries of gothic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Seed — Opening with a blend of dark atmospheric elements and melodic vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album and embodies Tiamat's signature sound.
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Only in My Tears It Lasts — This track features poignant lyrics intertwined with lush instrumentation, illustrating emotional depth and showcasing Tiamat's lyrical prowess.
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A Deeper Kind of Slumber — The title track encapsulates the album’s overarching theme of introspection and existential exploration, delivering a powerful climax to the listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes that linger
- cathartic moments of introspection
- haunting melodies for quiet nights
- varied pacing with reflective pauses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Deeper Kind of Slumber' was released in 1997, Tiamat had already established themselves as pioneers in the gothic metal genre with albums like 'Wildhoney.' This album represents a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a shift towards more atmospheric and experimental elements following their previous success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold Seed 3:51
- 2 Teonanacatl 4:17
- 3 Trillion Zillion Centipedes 1:29
- 4 The Desolate One 3:43
- 5 Atlantis as a Lover 5:27
- 6 Alteration X 10 5:09
- 7 Four Leary Biscuits 4:03
- 8 Only in My Tears It Lasts 4:47
- 9 The Whores of Babylon 3:51
- 10 Kite 2:03
- 11 Phantasma De Luxe 4:57
- 12 Mount Marilyn 10:33
- 13 A Deeper Kind of Slumber 5:47
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