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Released 20 years ago

Archives

Darkest Hour · 2006

77 min · 16 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

A blistering fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, layered with intricate riffs and intense emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Darkest Hour was riding the wave of their earlier successes, having just released their fourth studio album, 'Undoing Ruin,' which solidified their presence in the metalcore scene. 'Archives' serves as a compilation that reflects on their evolution while showcasing previously unreleased material and alternate versions of established tracks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Choir of the Propechy Fulfilled 5:17
  • 2 Reflections of Ruin 3:49
  • 3 Broken Wings, Part I 3:22
  • 4 This Side of the Nightmare 4:08
  • 5 This Curse 6:44
  • 6 Coda XIII 5:03
  • 7 This Side of the Nightmare (alternate version) 3:29
  • 8 Reflections of Ruin (alternate version) 3:50
  • 9 This Curse (alternate version) 6:22
  • 10 Faith Like Suicide 6:18
  • 11 Vise 5:27
  • 12 Looking Forward (to the End) 3:42
  • 13 The Misanthrope 4:13
  • 14 Fathom 5:33
  • 15 Keepsake 23 6:14
  • 16 Crossroads 3:48

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