Anti-Diluvian Chronicles
My Dying Bride · 2005
226 min · 30 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric doom and sorrowful melodies envelops the listener in a world of despair and beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Catherine Blake — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich soundscapes and emotionally charged lyrics, drawing listeners into a deep narrative of loss and longing.
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The Cry of Mankind — A quintessential My Dying Bride track, it emphasizes their signature lyrical depth and heavy instrumentation, encapsulating the essence of despair that defines much of their work.
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A Doomed Lover — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melodic elements with crushing heaviness, showcasing both technical skill and emotional resonance that captivates throughout.
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She Is the Dark — A live rendition that captures the raw energy of their performances, this track highlights the band's dynamic range and ability to evoke powerful emotions in a live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended journey of emotional weight
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- immersive experience for deep focus
- cathartic release through heaviness
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2005, My Dying Bride had established themselves as pioneers of the death-doom genre, with 'Anti-Diluvian Chronicles' marking their first release since the critically acclaimed 'The Dreadful Hours' in 2001. This album showcases a mature sound that reflects their artistic evolution while staying true to their roots in melancholic themes and intricate instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anathema· Paradise Lost· Swallow the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Catherine Blake 6:30
- 2 My Wine in Silence (remix) 6:02
- 3 A Doomed Lover 7:52
- 4 The Blue Lotus 6:34
- 5 The Dreadful Hours 9:23
- 6 My Hope, the Destroyer 6:45
- 7 The Deepest of All Hearts 8:55
- 8 She Is the Dark (live) 8:40
- 9 The Light at the End of the World 10:37
- 10 The Fever Sea (live) 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 The Raven and the Rose (remix) 5:49
- 2 Sear Me III 5:25
- 3 The Whore, the Cook and the Mother 11:59
- 4 Der Überlebende 7:38
- 5 Under Your Wings and Into Your Arms 5:58
- 6 Like Gods of the Sun 5:40
- 7 Here in the Throat 6:20
- 8 For My Fallen Angel 5:54
- 9 The Cry of Mankind 12:12
- 10 From Darkest Skies 7:50
Disc 3
- 1 The Wreckage of My Flesh (remix) 9:04
- 2 Turn Loose the Swans 10:07
- 3 Black God 4:51
- 4 Sear Me 9:05
- 5 The Forever People (live at Dynamo ’95) 4:24
- 6 The Bitterness & the Bereavement 7:37
- 7 Symphonaire infernus et spera empyrium 11:38
- 8 God Is Alone 4:50
- 9 The Thrash of Naked Limbs 6:12
- 10 The Sexuality of Bereavement 8:06
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