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Coal

Leprous · 2013

60 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal

A haunting blend of intricate musicianship and emotional vulnerability that redefines progressive metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • haunting atmospheres for introspection
  • patient waves of sound exploration
  • immersive listening for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Coal' was released in 2013, Leprous had already established themselves as a prominent force in the progressive metal scene with their previous album, 'Bilateral'. This third studio effort came after extensive touring, which honed their live performance skills and allowed them to explore deeper lyrical themes and complex arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Between the Buried and Me· Haken· Tesseract

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Foe 5:15
  • 2 Chronic 7:20
  • 3 Coal 6:50
  • 4 The Cloak 4:09
  • 5 The Valley 9:00
  • 6 Salt 4:30
  • 7 Echo 9:42
  • 8 Contaminate Me 9:04
  • 9 Bury 4:46

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