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.
Why this album works
'Archives' is significant as it captures a pivotal moment for Darkest Hour, providing insight into their creative process and evolution. The album's collection of tracks highlights their influence on the metalcore genre during the mid-2000s, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers, ultimately reinforcing their status within the heavy music community.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amaranthe· Electric Callboy· Loathe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Choir of the Propechy Fulfilled 5:17
- 2 Reflections of Ruin Standout 3:49
- 3 Broken Wings, Part I 3:22
- 4 This Side of the Nightmare 4:08
- 5 This Curse Standout 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 Standout 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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