An Ode to Woe
My Dying Bride · 2008
164 min · 25 tracks · doom metal · death-doom
A somber tapestry of melancholic riffs and haunting melodies envelops the listener in despair.
Why this album works
'An Ode to Woe' received significant acclaim within the metal community, appearing on various year-end best-of lists. It is notable for its exploration of dark themes through intricate songwriting and was met with strong reviews from outlets like Metal Hammer and Decibel Magazine, reinforcing My Dying Bride's influence on the doom metal genre.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night moods
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'An Ode to Woe' marked My Dying Bride's ninth studio album, further solidifying their presence in the death-doom scene. Following the critically acclaimed 'Songs of Darkness, Words of Light' in 2006, this album showcased the band's continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound. The band was navigating a period of lineup stability, which allowed them to delve deeper into their atmospheric and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 To Remain Tombless 7:43
- 2 My Hope, the Destroyer 5:45
- 3 For You 6:41
- 4 The Blue Lotus 6:33
- 5 Like Gods of the Sun 5:21
- 6 Catherine Blake Standout 6:18
- 7 The Cry of Mankind Standout 6:07
- 8 The Whore, the Cook & the Mother 5:42
- 9 Thy Raven Wings 5:22
- 10 The Snow in My Hand Standout 7:09
- 11 She Is the Dark 7:59
- 12 The Dreadful Hours 7:27
Disc 2
- 1 To Remain Tombless 7:58
- 2 My Hope, the Destroyer 6:06
- 3 For You 7:06
- 4 The Blue Lotus 6:40
- 5 Like Gods of the Sun 5:41
- 6 Catherine Blake Standout 6:39
- 7 The Cry of Mankind Standout 6:09
- 8 The Whore, the Cook & the Mother 5:41
- 9 Thy Raven Wings 5:32
- 10 The Snow in My Hand Standout 7:13
- 11 She Is the Dark 9:42
- 12 The Dreadful Hours 7:15
- 13 The Forever People 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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