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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
  • haunting melodies for deep thinking
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer quick, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Career 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
Anathema· Opeth· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heart Set to Divide 5:29
  • 2 Behind the Blood 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 4:31
  • 11 Untrodden 4:29

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