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Amok

Sentenced · 1995

43 min · 9 tracks · gothic metal

Melancholic gothic metal intertwines with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic introspection during solitude
  • steady pacing for reflective moods
  • haunting melodies for deep thoughts
  • mid-tempo progression for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 3, 1995, 'Amok' is Sentenced's fourth studio album, following their previous effort 'North from Here'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the gothic metal scene, transitioning towards a darker and more melodic approach that would come to define their later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The War Ain’t Over! 4:18
  • 2 Phenix 5:33
  • 3 New Age Messiah 4:28
  • 4 Forever Lost 7:15
  • 5 Funeral Spring 3:54
  • 6 Nepenthe 3:52
  • 7 Dance on the Graves (lil’ siztah’) 4:27
  • 8 Moon Magick 4:45
  • 9 The Golden Stream of Lapland 4:58

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