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Dactylis Glomerata

Candlemass · 1998

94 min · 20 tracks · epic doom metal

Haunting melodies intertwine with crushing riffs, creating an atmospheric journey through despair and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Wiz Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    I Still See the Black — This track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of darkness and despair, featuring powerful vocal delivery that captures emotional depth.
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    Dustflow — With its expansive runtime, this song builds a haunting narrative through layered instrumentation and evocative lyrics that encapsulate the essence of the album.
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    Karthago — This track stands out with its epic structure and melodic hooks, representing Candlemass's signature style while pushing into new sonic territories.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • epic dynamics for deep immersion
  • melancholic vibes for introspection
  • long-form exploration of themes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek instant energy and gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Marked a return with complex compositions, solidifying their influence in doom metal.
Career context
Released in 1998, Dactylis Glomerata marked Candlemass's return after a period of lineup changes and a hiatus since their previous album, Chapter VI in 1992. This album was pivotal as it introduced new vocalist Messiah Marcolin and showcased a blend of their classic epic doom metal sound with more progressive elements.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Wiz Start here 3:54
  • 2 I Still See the Black 6:17
  • 3 Dustflow 9:21
  • 4 Cylinder 1:22
  • 5 Karthago 6:40
  • 6 Abstrakt Sun 6:41
  • 7 Apathy 4:14
  • 8 Lidocain God 3:36
  • 9 Molotov 1:38
  • 10 Container 3:19
  • 11 Thirst 4:54

Disc 2

  • 1 3:rd Child From the Sun 4:05
  • 2 Dustflow 7:59
  • 3 Abstrakt Sun 6:52
  • 4 Thirst 5:03
  • 5 Bug Queen 3:47
  • 6 Blue Wizard 4:19
  • 7 Lidocain God 4:14
  • 8 Cylinder 1:33
  • 9 Enigma 4:10

What to play next

From the 13th Sun
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From the 13th Sun

1999

Continues the atmospheric and introspective themes with a heavier sound.
As It Is, as It Was
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As It Is, as It Was

1994

Sets a foundation of melodic doom that leads into the deeper tones of Dactylis Glomerata.
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