What makes Bring Me Victory by My Dying Bride notable?

This album received positive reviews for its rich instrumentation and emotional depth, reinforcing My Dying Bride's status as pioneers of death-doom. It also contributed to the band's legacy by demonstrating their ability to blend traditional metal elements with progressive influences, impacting the genre's trajectory. By 2009, My Dying Bride was establishing their legacy within the doom metal genre following the critical success of previous albums like 'The Dreadful Hours' in 2001. 'Bring Me Victory' marks their return after a brief hiatus, showcasing their continued evolution while staying true to their signature sound.

How many songs are on Bring Me Victory?

Bring Me Victory has 4 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Bring Me Victory

My Dying Bride · 2009

28 min · 4 tracks · doom metal

Heavy, melancholic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a brooding atmosphere that captures the essence of doom metal.

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Bring Me Victory — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and yearning, featuring powerful vocal delivery and intricate guitar work that defines the band's sound.
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Scarborough Fair — A reinterpretation of a classic folk song, this track showcases My Dying Bride's unique ability to merge traditional melodies with their characteristic dark aesthetic.
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Failure — With its slow build and emotionally charged lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's mastery in crafting immersive atmospheres that resonate with listeners on a profound level.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and production while maintaining a cohesive doom metal identity.

What we noticed

The first track features a slow build with layered guitars that create a dense wall of sound, establishing the EP's heavy atmosphere.
The final track ends with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Bring Me Victory 4:10
2 Scarborough Fair 6:20
3 Failure 6:46
4 Vast Choirs 10:54

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