City Burials
Katatonia · 2020
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · doom metal · gothic metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
'City Burials' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number one on the Swedish album charts and reinforcing Katatonia's status as a leading force in alternative metal. Critics praised the album for its mature songwriting and atmospheric production, noting its influence on the contemporary doom metal scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments atmospheric soundscapes for introspection haunting melodies for deep thinking
- Context
- Released on April 24, 2020, 'City Burials' is Katatonia's eleventh studio album, marking a significant point in their evolution after a six-year hiatus since 'The Fall of Hearts'. The band returned with a refined sound, exploring themes of loss and introspection while maintaining their signature gothic metal aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Pale Horse Named Death· Draconian· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heart Set to Divide Standout 5:29
- 2 Behind the Blood Standout 4:37
- 3 Lacquer 4:42
- 4 Rein 4:20
- 5 The Winter of Our Passing 3:18
- 6 Vanishers 4:56
- 7 City Glaciers 5:30
- 8 Flicker 4:44
- 9 Lachesis 1:54
- 10 Neon Epitaph Standout 4:31
- 11 Untrodden 4:29
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